Soldier Spotlight: Getting to know Sgt. Sophia I. Malone

By Ms. Carrie E David (SMDC/ARSTRAT)August 29, 2012

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Sgt. Sophia Malone, Administrative Support Assistant, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, center, visits with fellow Wounded Warriors Sgt. Hubble Hainline, left, and Spc. Jeffery Phillips during USASMDC/ARSTRAT'... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Name: Sgt. Sophia I. Malone, Administrative Support Assistant, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 39

Hometown: Bangs, Texas

Joined the Army: Initially 1990, had a nine-year break in service then enlisted again after 9/11 in Sept. 2002

Basic Training: Fort Jackson, S.C.

MOS: 39B Automatic Test Equipment Operator/Maintainer; 31B Military Police

Education: Junior College (89 hours)

Marital Status: Single

Children: Three - twins girls and a boy

Activities/Hobbies: I am a sports fanatic! Considering my children play every sport, you can find me on the sidelines cheering them on; I love to dance - swing, Latin, country, hip hop. If it has a good beat, then I am on the floor moving.

Favorite movie: Lonesome Dove

Favorite TV show: Two and a Half Men

Favorite band: I like good bands. I enjoy every genre from country, R&B, Latin and rock to reggae, so that is a tough question. Depends on the mood I am in - can I get back to you on that one'

Favorite thing about the Army: Camaraderie

What I've learned being a Soldier: We are American by God's amazing grace. I am proud to wear this uniform and will defend this country and our freedom over and over. It's in my blood and I would go back tomorrow.

What inspires you to be a Soldier: The Army Values! The way of life!