Raymond F. Chandler

Raymond F. Chandler III
Chandler in March 2012
Nickname(s)	Ray
Born	(1962-08-25) August 25, 1962 (age 62) Whittier, California, United States
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1981–2015
Rank	Sergeant Major of the Army
Commands	United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (8) Army Commendation Medal (8) Army Achievement Medal (2)
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Raymond F. Chandler III (born August 25, 1962)^[1] is a former United States Army soldier who served as the 14th Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in on March 1, 2011, and active on duty until January 30, 2015.^[2][3] Chandler served in all tank crewman positions and has had multiple tours as a troop, squadron and regimental master gunner. He has 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. He also served as first sergeant in four different detachments, troops and companies. As a sergeant major, he 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, Chandler became the 19th Commandant of USASMA and the first enlisted commandant in USASMA history.