Name: Karen D. Smith, executive assistant, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 46

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

Years of federal service: 12 years

Education: Some college

Marital status: Married for 26 years

Children: Three adult children

Activities/hobbies: Reading, sewing and exploring

Favorite movie: The Devil Wears Prada

Favorite TV show: Will and Grace

Favorite band: I like most genres of music with a few exceptions

Favorite thing about working for the Army: Supporting the Warfighter and the mission

What made you want to work for the Army: All that it represents - Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage