Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Elaine M. Waldrep

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

Waldrep, Elaine spotlight
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... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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.