This sailor joined the Navy to get away from a negative environment and is from Columbia, SC. He has been in the Navy for 4 years and enjoys the opportunities and communication skills it provides. His hobbies include basketball, working out, and encouraging other sailors. He wants to gain schooling and certifications before potentially staying in the Navy for 30 to 40 years.

1. Know Your Shipmate
Why did you join the Navy?
I joined the Navy to get away from the negative environment that I grew
up with.
Where are you from?
Columbia, SC.
What do you like about the Navy?
I like that it’s full of endless opportunities..
What are your hobbies on your liberty time?
My hobbies consist of playing basketball, working out, talking to beauti-
ful women and encouraging Sailors to be leaders.
How long have you been in the Navy?
I have been in for 4 years.
What’s your favorite food?
My favorite food is soul food.
What have you gained from being in the Navy?
I have gained a more humble and accepting attitude.
What do you want to get out of the Navy now?
I want to get schooling and homeland security certifications.
What do you like about your job in the Navy?
I enjoy the fact that it takes great communication skills with people,
which I was blessed with.
Where have you been so far in the Navy?
RTC, A-School (San Antonio, Texas), NAVSTA Everett (Everett, WA),
NAF Misawa, Japan
What is your dream deployment?
Afghanistan or a west PAC
What was your favorite tour in the Navy?
NAVSTA Everett
How long do you plan to stay in for?
I plan on staying for 30 years or even 40 years, if I can go warrant.
If you had the choice what would be your last meal?
It would be fried pork chops, mac and cheese, spinach, and rice &gravy.
What’s your favorite sports team?
My favorite sport teams are, in Basketball: the Boston Celtics and in Football: the Dallas Cowboys.
Who is your mentor?
PSCS Millare (Personnel Support Department NAF Misawa) MA2 Rubino (NAF Security)
What’s the most memorable moment of your career so far?
Going to captains mast, it was an eye opener and shock to my very stellar and on the rise career. something I’ll never forget.
What’s your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
What’s your favorite artist?
My favorite artist is Meek Mill.
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is “Monster the trilogy: Cody monster “
What’s your favorite activity?
” Talking to Beautiful Women.”
How would you describe your self in one word?
Hilarious
If you had a million dollars what would you do?
I would be logical and invests the money in business and pay off all my debts.