Raymond F. Chandler III

I was born August 25, 1962)[1] I am the current Sergeant Major of the Army in the United States. I was sworn in as the 14th Sergeant Major of the Army on March 1, 2011. I served in all tank crewman positions and has had multiple tours as a troop, squadron and regimental master gunner. I had served in the 1st Infantry Division (FWD), 2nd Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 3rd Armored Division, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, United States Army Armor School, and the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. I also served as First Sergeant in four different detachments, troops and companies. As a Sergeant Major, I served as Operations SGM in 1/2 ACR and as CSM in 1/7 Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Garrison Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and the United States Army Armor School CSM. Chandler was assigned as the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy CSM in December 2007. In June 2009, I became the 19th Commandant of USASMA and the first enlisted commandant in USASMA history.....................We Americans stand strong and brave,as the Liberty Bell rings,a new path is paved. Beneath a cloud of pain and sorrow,we are united in our hope for tomorrow.Our spirit strengthened by Tuesday's plight, the eagle's wings are stretched wide in flight.We need a miracle, God in order to help the poor and innocent dying kids. Only a miracle will keep our hope alive. Send down your protection . Give us your best. Just a little magic, God,and we will do the rest in other to help stop the war and crises happening around the world, I LOVE TO SERVE MY COUNTRY !!!!..........................Beyond the above, I love the outdoors passionately. Especially hiking, the water, the sea, rivers and lakes. Picnics in the mountains or in a wild field of flowers is quite romantic to me. Wine tasting in the vineyards, waterfalls, apple picking in the abundance of the orchards on the farms in the valley is one of my favorite things to do. I am a huge sports fun. I stay physically active at the gym several times a week, not just for my health, it is fun. I am really all about the little and simple things. I love to be outside doing anything. I do love to cook and am pretty good at cooking I have yet to meet my match in the kitchen. Cooking together is a great way to spend time with each other..