This week's "Know Your Shipmate"

1. Know Your Shipmate
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William H. Meyers
Why did you join the Navy?
To travel and go to college.
Where are you from?
I was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
What do you like about the Navy?
I like the teamwork, Heritage, and History.
How long have you been in the Navy?
June 16th will be two years.
What do you like about your job in the Navy?
Everything and anything, I love my job.
Where have you been so far in the Navy?
Bahrain, Qatar, Japan.
What is your dream duty station?
Italy or Hawaii would be great.
How long do you plan to in the Navy?
I would like to stay in long enough to receive my
degree, then apply for an officer program.
What was your favorite tour in the Navy?
So far, we are currently on it here in Japan.
What’s the most memorable moment of your
career so far? Helping revive a patient at the E.R.
during my clinicals, there is no better feeling then
knowing you helped save a life.
What have you gained from being in the Navy?
I have gained a lot of medical experience and just
overall experience of being a responsible adult.
What’s your favorite sports team?
Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What are your hobbies on your liberty time?
I like to play pretty much all sports, hit the gym, and run.
What’s your favorite book?
1984
What’s your favorite food?
Sushi
What’s your favorite artist?
MC Escher
What’s your favorite activity?
Snowboarding