People of AMCOM: Douglas O'Connor

By Ms. Traci Boutwell (AMCOM)July 6, 2015

People of AMCOM: Douglas O'Connor
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Name:

Douglas O'Connor

Organization where you work:

ALC

Years of service at AMCOM:

5 Years

Before working at AMCOM, where did you work?

AIS, VT Group

What is your job?

Senior Packaging Specialist responsible for the update and development of packaging data on assigned weapon systems.

What do you like most about your job?

Being involved in the early stages of system development to provide packaging requirements.

Did you serve in the military? If yes, for how long and what did you do?

Yes, 22 Years

What are you usually doing when you're not at work?

Fishing and my wife's projects.

If you could speak directly to the Soldier you support, what would you say?

I would thank them for their service and is there any way I could make your job better.

What would people be most surprised to learn about you?

I am neither an Alabama or Auburn fan.

Who are your heroes or who has inspired you? Why?

My Dad. He always said if you throw enough mud on the side of the barn, some of it is bound to stick. Try, try, and try.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A farmer, but after twenty five years joining the Army was my ticket off the farm.

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