Guests: Sergeant Major of the Army, Raymond F. Chandler III, and Jeanne Chandler

Topics covered:

* The Army’s Ready and Resilient Program
* The Army’s commitment to military families
* A candid, personal discussion of how the Chandlers struggled, coped with, and overcame the SMA’s PTSD, and the support and resources that are available to other families facing the same issues.

Additional important resources:

http://www.army.mil/readyandresilient/

http://www.army.mil/leaders/sma/

http://www.army.mil/news/health/

http://www.preventsuicide.army.mil/

http://www.myarmyonesource.com
Armin Brott is the father of three, a former U.S. Marine, and an internationally recognized authority on fatherhood. He’s the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including “The Military Father: A Hands-on Guide for Deployed Dads” and “The Expectant Father.” His radio show, “Positive Parenting,” has been heard on more than a dozen stations throughout the US for more than 15 years. “Positive Parenting for Military Families” has been on AFN for nearly two years.
Armin is dedicated to giving dads and moms tools, support, and strategies they can use to be the best possible parents.
He has worked with Marine and Navy SEAL families in various locations, and has spoken at numerous Congressional briefings and health conferences about deployment, reintegration, and many other issues facing military families.