Military digest 3/20/03

Morton completes basic training program

Navy Seaman Apprentice Andrew R. Morton, son of Melody L. and Gregory A. Morton of Jackson, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

He is a 2002 graduate of Jackson High School.

During the eight-week porgram, Morton completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, fire fighting, water safety and survival.

-- From staff reports