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Stronger Relationships Mean a Stronger Army

Strong Bonds is a unit-based, chaplain-led program which assists commanders in building individual resiliency by strengthening the Army Family. The core mission of the Strong Bonds program is to increase individual Soldier and Family member readiness through relationship education and skills training.

Strong Bonds is conducted in an offsite retreat format in order to maximize the training effect. The retreat or “get away” provides a fun, safe, and secure environment in which to address the impact of relocations, deployments, and military lifestyle stressors.

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Strong Bonds is a chaplain-led program for commanders which builds relationship resiliency. The Strong Bonds mission is to increase Soldier and Family readiness through relationship education and skills training.
Strong Bonds is a chaplain-led program for commanders which builds relationship resiliency. The Strong Bonds mission is to increase Soldier and Family readiness through relationship education and skills training.
Cresilda Paulino enjoys breakfast with husband Master Sgt. Manuel Paulino, 3/69 Armor, along with daughter Natalie, on day two of the Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa, Feb. 26.
On Feb. 25, Soldiers and Family Members of 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment and 3rd Brigade Support Battalion, gathered at Fort Stewart's Main Post Chapel for the first part of the three-day Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat, sponsored by the Army Chaplains Corps.
Nathan Smith, 4, right, chases Eli Strader, 5, through a tunnel at The Children's Museum.
Sergeant William Smith plays many roles in his life, but he considers being a father the most important. It is also the most challenging.

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A father and son get in touch with nature - and with each other - at the Strong Bonds family retreat in Garmisch, Germany.
Retreat Means Relationship Refresher for Army Africa Families
[3/21/2011]
Big Bear Lake Mayor Liz Harris meets with Soldiers and their Families from 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, during a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the Robinhood Resort, Nov 23.
Strong Bonds Help Make 11th ACR Army Strong
[12/16/2010]
Nineteen Soldiers and their family members attended a 120th Inf. Bde. Strong Bonds event in Austin over the weekend. The program’s goal is to build resilient families capable of withstanding the challenges of military life.
120th Inf Bde Families Build Strong Marriages at Retreat
[12/15/2010]