Lt. Col. Robert Brady, 88th Regional Support Command

Lt. Col. Robert Brady, 88th Regional Support Command deputy command chaplain, speaks to Army Reserve couples about communication during a Strong Bonds event in Portland, Ore., April 4. Strong Bonds is a chaplain-led program which empowers couples the tools and information needed for better communication and healthier relationships. According to Brady, everyone can benefit from this type training and it is worth the investment. “Life is busy and we have to prioritize where we spend our time, but sometimes we take for granted the one person who said I will be there through thick and thin,” said Brady. “If you have made a self-chosen commitment and obligation to try and live out your days with someone else - why wouldn’t you want to invest your time into it any time you had the opportunity?"