Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Devinti M. Williams

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

Name: Deviniti M. Williams, attorney, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 40

Hometown: Athens, Ala.

Years of federal service: 8

Education: Juris Doctorate from Samford University, Birmingham, Ala.

Marital status: Married for 12 years

Children: One

Activities/hobbies: Coaching my son's flag football and tee ball teams, playing chess and golf occasionally, and watching other sports as a spectator (my body will not allow me to do the things that I used to do).

Favorite movie: Godfather II ("Every time I try to get out, they pull me back in." has to be the best line ever!)

Favorite TV show: The Unit (Really wish that they would bring it back).

Favorite band: Jay-Z (What can I say' I am of the hip hop generation).

Favorite thing about working for the Army: The feeling of working for the greater good of the nation.

What made you want to work for the Army: I am an Army brat. I have been affiliated with the U.S. Army my entire life. My working with USASMDC/ARSTRAT is just a continuation of my service to my country.