This week's quality Sailor is OS2 Draylon Polk works at Fleet Maritime Patrol Mobile Command and Communications Western Pacific.

1. Know Your Shipmate
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Draylon Polk
What your name of your command?
Fleet Maritime Patrol Mobile Command and Communications
Western Pacific.
Why did you join the Navy?
I joined the Navy to be better. I wanted to be more than where I
came from.
Where are you from?
Dallas, Texas.
What do you like about the Navy?
I like having to interact with many different people from all over
the world.
What are your hobbies on your liberty time?
Basketball and Movies.
How long have you been in the Navy?
2 years & 2 months.
What’s your favorite food?
Alfredo carbonara pasta.
What have you gained from being in the Navy?
What I’ve gained the most from the Navy is confidence.
What do you want to get out of the Navy in the future?
I want to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and gain
experience to survive in the civilian world.
What do you like about your job in the Navy?
I like the fact that I am working toward a good cause with my job.
Where have you been so far in the Navy?
Singapore, Philippines, Australia, Japan.
What was your favorite tour in the Navy?
This is my first tour, and I am liking it very much.
What is your dream duty station?
My dream duty station would be a cruiser out of Hawaii.
What is your dream deployment?
My dream deployment would give maximum liberty in
many exciting ports.
How long do you plan on staying Navy?
I will stay in the service until the Navy no longer needs me.
What do you want to do when you retire?
I want to be an accountant, basketball coach, and entrepreneur.
What’s your favorite sports teams?
Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, and Denver Broncos.
Who is your mentor?
My mentor is OS1 Freddie, Thomas. How would you describe yourself in one word?
What’s the most memorable moment of your career so far? Loyal.
Being awarded the 2010 Bluejacket of the Year.
If given a choice, what would be your last meal?
What’s your favorite movie?
An endless supply of food so that the meal would never
Under Siege.
What’s your favorite book? end.
I Will Teach You to Be a Millionaire.
What’s your favorite artist?
System of a Down.
What’s your favorite activity?
I’m a huge fan of Sea World.