Navy Seaman Apprentice Damian L. Cowan, son of Janet D. and Barry J. Summers of Monroe, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Cowan completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. Cowan is a 2002 graduate of Argyle High School of Argyle.