NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin

Male

Ft. Worth, Texas

United States

Profile Information:

What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
SO2
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::
Proud Father of 2 daughters, Grandfather of for 5 (1 in the Navy) and Great Grandfather of 7. Married for 48 years (don't ask how I did it). Also have a Son-in-Law a former Marine, Niece in the Navy, Brother-in-law a former Marine and a extended family member in the Marines.
What Brought You To This Site:
my grandson is currently serving
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:
Proud of what he has done and is doing and scared at the same time.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor
Grandparent
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?
Daughter told me about the site.

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  • Kevin Hawkins

    I have definitely found this helpful! Thank you for all that you all do!

    Sep 5, 2013

  • Vendela

    Hey! Thanks so much for adding me. My fiancee is in the Navy and he's currently in boot camp! It's been sort of rough because one second he's there all day, everyday and now he's just gone without any way of contacting him.

    He's in Ship 11 Division 395 and I got my first call from him last Saturday which was SO exciting. Over the phone he told me that the following Sunday, they would be able to finally send out their letters, so I've been waiting all week to get it!

    His graduation is on October 18th and I'm so proud of him! He told me that a lot of his ship mates were dropping out left and right because of panic attacks and stuff. The Navy sounds like it's a good place and like they take care of them though. I know it's just hard being away from families and what not! 

    I actually am going to be leaving for boot camp myself in January, so I'm excited about that too! 

    I'm also so glad that your grandson is doing well in the Navy! I'll keep him in my prayers. c:

    Sep 12, 2013

  • John F Swibes

    Hi Calvin,

    After a waiver delay my son finally arrived at Great Lakes on May 13.  

    The last couple of weeks were hard on him as we was ready to go.  I had no inkling what my emotions would be like.  I guess a bit in denial and then the reality that he has moved out for good.  Tough to take.  We've spent a lot of time together since he graduated from University.

    He is really looking forward to Coronado.

    Thanks for you thoughts.

    - John

    May 15, 2014