Name: Steve DeLange, command counsel, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands

Age: 44

Hometown: Norfolk, Va.

Years of federal service: 25 years (13 years of that as active duty Air Force)

Education: Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Miami in Florida; a Master of Science in military operational art and science from Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.; a Juris Doctorate from Regent University in Va.

Marital status: Married

Children: Four

Activities/hobbies: Just about any sport, repairing bikes, and construction (back in the states)

Favorite movie: My Cousin Vinny, of course. Starship Trooper and The Matrix come next.

Favorite TV show: Any soccer game Armed Forces Network happens to air, although I used to watched Star Trek and Kung Fu Theater when I was younger

Favorite band: Pure Polynesian featuring Grace D.

Favorite thing about working for the Army: I was active duty Air Force for 13 years and the Army is not too different in many regards, especially the camaraderie and ability to develop instant and lasting relationships between coworkers and families. Both services also have esprit de corps, expected adherence to standards, and the opportunity for new experiences

What made you want to work for the Army: When I was getting off active duty, the deputy district counsel position with the Corps of Engineers in Wilmington, N.C., was the perfect fit, and on the ocean.