Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Kara F. Pleasant

By Carrie E. David Ford (SMDC/ARSTRAT)March 9, 2011

Getting to Kara Pleasant
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Name: Kara F. Pleasant, program analyst, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 29

Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.

Years of federal service: 3 (all of it in the command)

Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration from Mississippi University for Women; Master of Science in management from Florida Institute of Technology

Marital status: Married (for six years)

Children: Two boys

Activities/hobbies: I love acting/drama, decorating cakes, mentoring young girls, bible study, and spending time with my family and friends.

Favorite movie: Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married'"

Favorite TV show: The Game, Big Love, The Real Housewives

Favorite band: I don't really have a favorite band, but my favorite musical artist is Jill Scott

Favorite thing about working for the Army: Is know that the work we do supports the men and women who fight so hard to ensure our freedom

What made you want to work for the Army: Watching my husband work for the Army fueled my desire to become a part of the Army family.