[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY RAYMOND F. CHANDLER III

  Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to an outstanding 
soldier who has, for the last three and one-half years, served as the 
Army Chief of Staff's primary advisor on matters related to the needs 
and welfare of all enlisted soldiers and their families.
  In January, Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler will 
retire after 33 years of distinguished service to the Army and the 
Nation. Throughout his career, he has been an exceptional leader and 
has personified the values of duty, integrity, and selfless service in 
all of the missions to which he has contributed.
  SMA Chandler was born in Whittier, CA and enlisted in the Army in 
September 1981. He attended one station unit training at Fort Knox, KY 
and graduated as a 19E armor crewman.
  SMA Chandler has served in every tank crewman position and has had 
multiple tours as a troop, squadron, and regimental master gunner. He 
also served as the 19th Commandant of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major 
Academy, the first enlisted commandant of that academy in its history.
  I know that SMA Chandler is looking forward to spending more time 
with his family, including his twelve grandchildren, and I wish he and 
his wife Jeanne the very best. On behalf of a grateful nation, I thank 
Sergeant Major of the Army Chandler and his family for their many years 
of commitment, sacrifices, and service to our Nation.

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