Dad and recruiter talks about his Army Family

Story and picture by Vernetta Garcia

Staff Sgt. Chad Davie and his daughter, Pvt. Cadence Davie, the day before she graduation from basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Asheville Recruiting center Recruiter, Staff Sgt. Chad Davie loves to share his Army story. His story includes the enlistment of his two oldest daughters into the Army. "When I talk with female applicants and parents, I tell them about my daughters," said Chad Davie. "I believe the Army is a

good experience for them," it is a great first step and gives them and direction purpose." They take the initial move towards independence and self-discovery.

His oldest daughter, 19 year old Pfc. Chestley Davie is serving in the Army as a Pharmacy Specialist in Hawaii. Most recently, 17 year old daughter Pvt. Cadence Davie, graduated from basic training at Fort

Jackson, S.C. She graduated in January from Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville, N.C. She will attend advanced individual training to become a Human Resource Specialist before returning to Asheville to join her Reserve unit and attend college. "I want to learn sign language and physical therapy to eventually work with special needs children," said Cadence.

Cadence said basic training was a wonderful experience. "I enjoyed learning all I needed to know about how to be a Soldier," stated Cadence. She found it challenging and rewarding to overcome obstacles, adapt to others, and learn to live so close to other people as you get to know them.

"I've grown up around the Army. It's all I've known." said Cadence. "I want to better myself and I look forward to representing my country and serving -being part of the 1% who join and serve," she said.

 "I'm very proud of my daughters and know they will make me and the Army proud," said Chad Davie.