Chan Robertson Spent Decades Leading Soldiers — Now She's Leading Something Different

Retired Army First Sergeant Chan Robertson joins Erik for a powerful, funny, and deeply local conversation rooted in Sierra Vista, Arizona — from shared history in Germany (Mannheim) to military leadership, transition, and community impact.

After 27 years of service in the U.S. Army, Chan retired in 2025 and now serves as Executive Director of the Friends of the Sierra Vista Public Library & Bookstore, a nonprofit supporting literacy, education, and local partnerships across Cochise County.

In this episode, we cover:
Life as an Army First Sergeant & AIT Platoon Sergeant
Transitioning from TRADOC, FORCECOM, and retirement
How the Friends of the Sierra Vista Library Bookstore funds literacy programs
Supporting local authors, artists, veterans & nonprofits
Book donations, tax credits, volunteer opportunities & community programs
Chan’s debut book “Candyman” — now live on Amazon Kindle
Veteran storytelling, leadership lessons & real talk
Why supporting local businesses matters in Sierra Vista

📚 Visit the Friends of the Sierra Vista Library Bookstore
📍 2377 E Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ
🕘 Mon–Fri 10–5 | Sat 10–4 | Sun 11–3 (limited)
💙 Donations, volunteers & members welcome

Contact Info:
  / chanquetta.robertson  
  / friendssvlibrary  
https://friendssvlibrary.org/

AND OF COURSE, you can check out the Warrior Healing Center at these amazing social media links:
   / @warriorhealingproject  
  / honorthosewhoserve354  
  / warriorhealingcenter  
https://x.com/whc1838
https://www.warriorhealingcenter.com/

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00:00 – We Go Way Back (Germany, Mannheim, Army Days)
03:10 – Introducing Retired Army First Sergeant Chan Robertson
06:45 – 27 Years of Army Service & Leadership
10:30 – TRADOC, AIT Platoon Sergeant & Fort Huachuca
15:40 – Transitioning Out of the Army
20:10 – Friends of the Sierra Vista Library Explained
26:00 – How the Bookstore Supports Literacy
31:45 – Donations, Volunteers & Tax Credits
37:20 – Supporting Local Authors & Artists
42:10 – Chan’s Book “Candyman” on Amazon
47:30 – Veteran Storytelling & Community Impact
54:10 – Why Supporting Local Matters
58:40 – Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved

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