Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Vivian M. Gordon

By Rachel Griffith (SMDC/ARSTRAT)September 21, 2011

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Name: Vivian M. Gordon, staff administrative assistant, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Age: Wisdom

Hometown: East St. Louis, Ill.

Years of federal service: 25 years (three years military, the rest as a civilian)

Education: Dual master's degree in human resources and management

Marital status: Married

Children: Five

Activities/hobbies: Bowling, skating

Favorite movie: Matrix

Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds

Favorite band: Mississippi Mass Choir

Favorite thing about working for the Army: My favorite thing about working for the Army is being able to work as a team player who assists Soldiers in accomplishing their missions worldwide.

What made you want to work for the Army: As a former Soldier, I wanted to work for the Army because I loved the camaraderie and it was another way for me to continue serving my country.