Chad Robichaux

About

Military veteran, public speaker, philanthropist, and pro MMA champion famous for his bestselling books including his 2023 work Saving Aziz. The book details his formation of the non-profit organization Save Our Allies, as well as the 12-person task force which safely evacuated over 17,000 innocent people after the Joe Biden administration withdrew its forces from Afghanistan, leaving American citizens, green card holders, and special immigration visa applicants to remain trapped in the country and vulnerable to the Taliban's violent regime. The fearlessly candid and motivational content he posts to his chadrobo_official Instagram account has helped him earn a following of over 270,000. He's a regularly booked as a keynote speaker and guest on media outlets like Forbes and Fox News.

Before Fame

He earned a master's degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He served 8 deployments to Afghanistan as a force recon marine and DoD contractor as part of a Joint Special Operations Command Task Force. Upon his return, he struggled with PTSD and founded the non-profit organization Mighty Oaks Foundation to provide members of the military with a faith-based approach to battle trauma and build resiliency.

Trivia

He earned a Medal of Valor for exhibiting bravery beyond the call of duty in law enforcement. He's worked as a Special Agent with the US Federal Air Marshal Service and as a Surveillance Detection Senior Program Manager for the US State Department. He's been an advisor to the Donald Trump Administration, to Congress, and to the VA. 

Family Life

He is married to his wife Kathy. Together, they have 1 daughter, 2 sons, and 2 grandchildren. 

Associated With

In 2019, he was a guest on The Chad Prather Show. In 2023, his publication Saving Aziz caught the attention of comedian Jeff Foxworthy, who posted a rave review of the book on Instagram.