Elaine Waldrep, executive assistant for the deputy to the commanding general of research, development and acquisition at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, has worked for the federal government for 30 years...

Name: Elaine M. Waldrep, Executive Assistant, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Hometown: Warren, Mich.

Years of federal service: 30 years total - 22 at USASMDC/ARSTRAT

Education: One class away from completing an associate degree in paralegal

Marital status: Married for 32 years

Children: Four and five (all girls) grandchildren

Activities/hobbies: Crafts of any kind when I find the time

Favorite movie: Christmas Story

Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy

Favorite band: I like Country - Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley

Favorite thing about working for the Army: The satisfaction of knowing I have contributed in a small way to our troops and country

What made you want to work for the Army: To be honest, when I started at 18, it was just a job - good paying job with benefits. As I got older and wiser, I realized I was making a difference in supporting our Soldiers.