Name: Chrea Tipton, information management specialist, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 36

Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.

Years of federal service: Two years, three months

Education: Pursuing bachelor's degree

Marital status: Married

Children: Two -- one daughter, one son

Activities/hobbies: Cooking, gardening, going to the beach, and spending time with my friends, husband and children

Favorite movie: Twilight Series

Favorite TV show: Private Practice

Favorite band: Britney Spears

Favorite thing about working for the Army: The people. I have met and made some wonderful friends here

What made you want to work for the Army: I have always wanted to work somewhere that I have the opportunity to grow professionally. SMDC is allowing me to do just that by being an intern. I feel so blessed to be here