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Major Velma D. Carr, US Army

Last Name: Carr
Middle Initial: D
First Name: Velma
Date of Birth: August 12
Place of Birth: Vaiden, Mississippi
Branch of Service: US Army
Dates of Deployment: 12 Oct 2004 - 5 Nov 2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom Sept 1990 to Aug 1991 Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Unit(s) during Deployment: 3D PERSCOM, Jackson, MS
Place of Deployment: Kuwait

(General Questions)

Any special relative, person, or event that led to your interest in your branch of service?
No, I joined ROTC while attending Mississippi Valley State University during the early 1980s, because my plan was to joined the military after high school.

What made you decide?
Army Motto "US Army do more by 0900 hrs than most folks do all day." I liked the ideal of becoming an officer and being in charge.

Which high school and college did you attend?
Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS

What was your major?
Criminal Justice/Sociology

Do you have a family: spouse and children?
Yes

(Officers)

When did you enter the service? ROTC/OCC/PLC?
May 1983

Was there anyone in your OCS class that had an impact on you?
MSG Jesse from Opps, Alabama was my mentor while enrolled in the ROTC program. MSG Jesse impacted my entire ROTC class; he instilled life and military values.

Did you attend a specialty follow-on school?
Yes

(Enlisted)

When did you enter the service?
Where did you attend boot camp and what were the dates?
Army ROTC Basic Camp Ft. Knox KY (1981), Army ROTC Advance Camp, Ft Riley KS (1982), Quartermaster Basic Course, Ft. Lee, VA (1984), Quartermaster Advanced Course, Ft. Lee, VA (1987),

(For all)

What were your subsequent duty stations-and billets?
Combat assignments or assignments following boot camp? 1990-91 Operation Desert Shield/Storm and 2004-05 Operation Iraqi Freedom

Who were your commanding officers?
COL Larry Boyd and COL James Mason

Identify and describe your fellow officers or fellow enlisted ranks.
Over the years, I worked with all type of personalities officers and enlisted personnel; however, we managed to accomplished the ultimate goals or taskers. Now as a female field grade officer, diversity distinctions continue to exist which causes me to work harder. For example, I research every aspect of my work (not micro managing), by conducting a personal mission analysis before presenting.

Your actions that resulted in combat award(s)? OIF/OEF deployment I was the 3d PERSOM director AG Theater Plans and Operations Officers

Describe your involvement in of historical events such as amphibious landings, famous battles, or otherwise notable deeds?
As the AG theater planner, my priority responsibilities were to project the number of AG combat service support troops for 05-07 / 06-08, complete the task organization for all troops in the entire theater which include Kuwait, Djibouti, Qatar, Iraq, and Afghanistan, updated the commander daily on theater activities to include the causalities report and other significant activities.

Describe your opinion of the enemy; enemy tactics; your unit's performance.
I was stationed in Kuwait but traveled to other regions in the theater; I hated to leave the base camp in Kuwait due to the road damage. My unit performed outstanding during deployment supporting the warriors. My opinion was not trusting of the enemy

End of enlistment/Retirement: Date and post-military activities?

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