Raymond F. Chandler
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Raymond F. Chandler III (born August 25, 1962)
Early life
Raymond Francis Chandler was born in Whittier, California was raised in Massachusetts. He entered the United States Army in Brockton, Massachusetts in September 1981. PVT Chandler attended United States Army One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky as a 19E Armor Crewman.
Military career
Throughout his almost 35-year career, Chandler served in every enlisted leadership position from all tank crewman positions to his position as Sergeant Major of the Army. Other assignments he held as a sergeant major were Operations SGM in 1/2 ACR and as CSM in 1/7 Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division; United States Army Garrison Fort Leavenworth, KS; and the United States Army Armor School CSM. Chandler was assigned as the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy CSM in December 2007. He deployed once with 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division to Iraq in 2004.[4]
Chandler became the 14th Sergeant Major of the Army on March 1, 2011. As Sergeant Major of the Army, Chandler served as the
Post-military career
In February 2015, Chandler was appointed by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) to serve on the National Commission on the Future of the Army (http://www.ncfa.ncr.gov/) as a commissioner. The commission submitted its report to President Obama and to the 114th Congress on January 28, 2016.
Chandler serves on several boards and councils in support of Military and Veterans services.
Education
Chandler's military education includes Noncommissioned Officer Education System, M60A3 and M1/M1A1 Tank Master Gunner Course, Battle Staff NCO Course, First Sergeant Course, Basic Instructor Training, Total Army Instructor Trainer Course, Small Group Instructor Trainer Course, Video Tele-Training Instructor Trainer Course, Army Management Staff Course, Garrison Command Sergeant Major Course and various other professional development courses. His civilian education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University.
Awards and decorations
 Combat Action Badge
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Expert Marksmanship Badge with Pistol bar
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 Army Staff Identification Badge
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Distinctive Unit Insignia
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.svg){kind=small} 1st Cavalry Division Combat Service Identification Badge
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 2 Overseas Service Bars
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Service stripes
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster |
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Bronze Star Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Army Commendation Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
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Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
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Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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Superior Unit Award |
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Army Good Conduct Medal 11 awards
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National Defense Service Medal with one service star |
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Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense Service Medal |
 
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NCO Professional Development Ribbon with bronze award numeral 4
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Army Service Ribbon |
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 4
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Chandler is a recipient of the Order of Saint George (Bronze Medallion), the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin and the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.
References
- ^ According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Searchable at http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/39461
- ^ Tan, Michelle (7 August 2017). "SMA Chandler to retire, reflects on his tenure". Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler retires after 34-year career". Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "New Sgt. Maj. of Army Chandler 'right person at the right time' for NCO corps". Stars and Stripes. 28 Feb 2011.
- ^ Carroll, Chris. "Infantryman named new sergeant major of the Army", Stars and Stripes, November 3, 2014. (accessed 3 November 2014)