Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Sylvia M. Archie

By Ms. Carrie E David (SMDC/ARSTRAT)April 25, 2011

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Sylvia M. Archie works for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command as a computer technician. She has worked at the command for 5.5 years, but has been a Department of the Army civilian for the past eight months. ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Name: Sylvia M. Archie, computer technician, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.

Age: 31

Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.

Years of federal service: Nearly 12 years (six years active duty, two years National Guard, three years Reserves; been with the command as a DA civilian for eight months, but worked at the command for 5.5 years, the rest of the time as a contractor)

Education: A sophomore at Excelsior College

Marital status: Single

Children: Two cats

Activities/hobbies: Reading, writing, studying, and spending time with boyfriend, family and friends

Favorite movie: Original Sin, Transformers, Eagle Eye

Favorite TV show: House, CSI, Nurse Jackie

Favorite band: Outkast

Favorite thing about working for the Army: Stability, support and growth potential

What made you want to work for the Army: When active duty I worked with DA civilians and the encouragement and insight made me take a chance. The training I received from my Reserve unit leaders in Detachment 2 DISA also encouraged me to take the chance. Retirement and benefits help.