Who is Alma Burke from the movie, From Here to Eternity?

Alma is a beautiful young woman who is focused on her career. She gives the men a good time but has no plans to fall for any of them. When she meets Prew, though, she suddenly falls for someone. Alma remains with him until he finally feels that he has to return to the base during the bombing. Alma simply lies on the floor and cries as he walks out the door forever.