Leadership Secrets of the Salvation Army

Author Bio: Robert A. Watson

Robert A. Watson was appointed as the Salvation Army’s National Leader for the United States on November 1, 1995. As National Commander, Commissioner Watson coordinated the functions of the Salvation Army in the United States from National Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Together, he and his wife, Alice, have served as active officers in the Salvation Army for more than 40 years. They have traveled to more than 45 countries during their Army service, including periodic special assignments by the International Leader of the Army. One of those assignments was a visit to Cuba to review the Army’s work there and to plan for the future.