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* Species: Homo sapiens sapiens (Terran Human); | * Species: Homo sapiens sapiens (Terran Human); | ||
* Gender/Sex: Male/XY; | * Gender/Sex: Male/XY; | ||
* Age: | * Age: 81 Terran Standard Years | ||
* DOB: 17 June 2354; | * DOB: 17 June 2354; | ||
* POB: Alexandria, Virginia, Terra; | * POB: Alexandria, Virginia, Terra; | ||
* Parents: VADM Charles Veld, UFPSF, Deceased; Ariel vander Meer, Deceased | * Parents: VADM Charles Veld, UFPSF, Deceased; Ariel vander Meer, Deceased | ||
* Siblings: COL Kenneth Veld, UFPSFMC, Deceased | * Siblings: COL Kenneth Veld, UFPSFMC, Deceased | ||
* Spouse: CDR Melinda Carstairs, UFPSF (Retired), | * Spouse: CDR Melinda Carstairs, UFPSF (Retired), 78 TSY | ||
* Children: CAPT Caylebreth Veld, UFPSF, | * Children: CAPT Caylebreth Veld, UFPSF, 53 TSY | ||
===Physical Description=== | ===Physical Description=== | ||
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* 64-67: Retired from active service. | * 64-67: Retired from active service. | ||
* 68-78: Active duty in Star Fleet. | * 68-78: Active duty in Star Fleet. | ||
* 78- | * 78-81: Placed on half-pay/inactive status. | ||
Present: Active duty in Star Fleet. | Present: Active duty in Star Fleet. | ||
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Upon his return, he stayed retired for a short while, until a crisis at Star Fleet Command arose and, after Thomas Christian's ensuing resignation, Conrad Veld returned to the job of Commander-in-Chief, Star Fleet. | Upon his return, he stayed retired for a short while, until a crisis at Star Fleet Command arose and, after Thomas Christian's ensuing resignation, Conrad Veld returned to the job of Commander-in-Chief, Star Fleet. | ||
Having finished Christian's term, Veld | Having finished Christian's term, Veld took over command of GOLD Fleet from his good friend John Brooks (who recently took over a re-opened BLUE Fleet) before being placed on half-pay 3 years ago, effectively retiring. | ||
However, with the passing of another long-time flag officer, Veld once again came out of retirement to assume the Chief of Star Fleet Operations slot. | |||
===Family Profile=== | ===Family Profile=== | ||
The Veld family, while one cannot say is one of Star Fleet's oldest, has emerged as one of Star Fleet's most prominent. Conrad's father, Charles, retired a Vice Admiral; his daughter, Caylebreth, is currently the | The Veld family, while one cannot say is one of Star Fleet's oldest, has emerged as one of Star Fleet's most prominent. Conrad's father, Charles, retired a Vice Admiral; his daughter, Caylebreth, is a Rear Admiral currently commanding the task group out at Starbase ''Serenity.''. Conrad's wife, Melinda, also served in Star Fleet until their marriage; retiring eliminated the question of a personal conflict coming into play while the then-CAPT Conrad Veld was CO of USS ODYSSEY. | ||
While Conrad has no other children aside from Cayle, he does have a few nieces and nephews who currently serve in Star Fleet: CDR Samuel ("Sam") Carstairs (who, ironically, replaced Cayle for a short time after her abduction as XO of DS13 and now commands USS LEVIATHAN) and his brother, Richard Jr., son of Melinda Veld's brother Richard; and Callista ("Cal") Veld, daughter of COL Kenneth Veld (deceased) of the Star Fleet Marine Corps. | While Conrad has no other children aside from Cayle, he does have a few nieces and nephews who currently serve in Star Fleet: CDR Samuel ("Sam") Carstairs (who, ironically, replaced Cayle for a short time after her abduction as XO of DS13 and now commands USS LEVIATHAN) and his brother, Richard Jr., son of Melinda Veld's brother Richard; and Callista ("Cal") Veld, daughter of COL Kenneth Veld (deceased) of the Star Fleet Marine Corps. | ||
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Conrad enjoys the friendship of ADM John R. Brooks, former CINCSF and current CINCGOLD. The Brooks and Veld families have enjoyed a closeness since the days when the elder Veld was a midshipman in the Academy. In fact, it was Brooks who, as CINCSF, gave Conrad his first flag appointment as Commander, Public Affairs. | Conrad enjoys the friendship of ADM John R. Brooks, former CINCSF and current CINCGOLD. The Brooks and Veld families have enjoyed a closeness since the days when the elder Veld was a midshipman in the Academy. In fact, it was Brooks who, as CINCSF, gave Conrad his first flag appointment as Commander, Public Affairs. | ||
In recent years, the Velds have also forged a close bond with the Sharpe family, another of Star Fleet's more prominent families. This bond, however, does not date back 40+ years as the Veld/Brooks friendship does; this one began when Cayle was assigned to DS13 as XO and befriended a young Marine CO fresh out of the Academy, then-2LT Molly | In recent years, the Velds have also forged a close bond with the Sharpe family, another of Star Fleet's more prominent families. This bond, however, does not date back 40+ years as the Veld/Brooks friendship does; this one began when Cayle was assigned to DS13 as XO and befriended a young Marine CO fresh out of the Academy, then-2LT Molly Sharpe. Shortly thereafter, Conrad chose Molly's father, then-COL Richard Sharpe, as his Deputy Commander of Public Affairs. Since that time, the families have grown almost as close as blood relatives. | ||
Conrad chose Molly's father, then-COL Richard Sharpe, as his Deputy Commander of Public Affairs. Since that time, the families have grown almost as close as blood relatives. | |||
===Personality Summary=== | ===Personality Summary=== | ||
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* Star Date (24)230430: Tour of Duty as CSFO ends. | * Star Date (24)230430: Tour of Duty as CSFO ends. | ||
* Star Date (24)270701: Appointed as Commander-in-Chief, Gold Fleet. | * Star Date (24)270701: Appointed as Commander-in-Chief, Gold Fleet. | ||
* Star Date (24)271001: Tour as CINCSF ends; Appointed as Commander of Starfleet Reserves. | |||
* Star Date (24)320701: Placed on half-pay- effectively retires from Starfleet. | |||
* Star Date (24)350431: Returns to full-pay status; appointed Chief of Starfleet Operations. | |||
(Note: Ships recorded at classification at the time officer was assigned, not their current re-classification.) | (Note: Ships recorded at classification at the time officer was assigned, not their current re-classification.) | ||
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* Star Fleet Cross- Star Date (23)960617 | * Star Fleet Cross- Star Date (23)960617 | ||
* Latinum Star ( | * Latinum Star (3 AWARDS)- Star Dates (23)991204, 040429, 090131 | ||
* Star Fleet Medal- Star Date (23)780227 | * Star Fleet Medal- Star Date (23)780227 | ||
* Distinguished Service Medal ( | * Distinguished Service Medal (5 AWARDS)- Star Dates (23)820514, 120907, 160430, 190430, 250430, 271031 | ||
* Silver Star ( | * Silver Star (2 AWARDS))- Star Dates (23)891117, 080813 | ||
* Legion of Merit ( | * Legion of Merit (5 AWARDS)- Star Dates 110819, 140216, 170430, 230430, 301031 | ||
* Cross of Alexander- Star Date (23)921122 | * Cross of Alexander- Star Date (23)921122 | ||
* Bronze Star ( | * Bronze Star (3 AWARDS)- Star Date (23)820317, (23)861014, 011203 | ||
* Meritorious Service Medal- Star Date 150401 | * Meritorious Service Medal- Star Date 150401 | ||
* Wounded Lion ( | * Wounded Lion (2 AWARDS) | ||
* Combat Action Ribbon ( | * Combat Action Ribbon (3 AWARDS) | ||
* Star Fleet Unit Citation- Star Date 020101 | * Star Fleet Unit Citation- Star Date 020101 | ||
* GOLD Fleet Service Ribbon | * GOLD Fleet Service Ribbon | ||