Military digest 08/11/03

Navy recruit graduates submarine course

Navy Seaman Recruit Joshua B. Cain, son of Barbara and Randy Cain of Tamms, Ill., recently graduated from the Basic Enlisted Submarine Course at the Naval Submarine School in Groton, Conn.

During the six-week course, Cain learned the theory, construction, and operation of nuclear-powered submarines. Cain also learned organization, damage control, submarine safety and escape procedures.

He participated in hands-on training with reality simulators, practicing firefighting and flood control on board a submarine.

Cain is a 2002 graduate of Century High School of Ullin, Ill., and joined the Navy in March 2003.

-- From staff reports