Welcome to the 11th Annual Conference Diane Sollee, MSW Founder and Director of Smart Marriages Strong Bonds: Hearts United Lessons From the Front Chaplain Peter Frederich, MDiv John Van Epp, PhD War places extraordinary stress on the bonds of marriage and on those that work with military couples. What are the lessons learned in the compressed, intense crucible of war - in the brief and precious moments of pre and post deployment - that can help all couples everywhere value, cherish, commit, connect, maintain, support, and love - with all their hearts.