Interns from the South Korean National Assembly taking part in a two-week exchange program visited with Training Support Center (TSC) Great Lakes July 30.

In addition to the meet and greet with TSC Commanding Officer Capt. John B. Vliet and Command Master Chief CMDCM Jeffrey Kirby, the interns visited 'A' schools from Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU), and Surface Warfare Officers School Unit (SWOSU) to learn how the U.S. Navy prepares Sailors for their duty in the fleet.

While at Boatswain's Mate (BM) 'A' school the interns were shown the training Sailors go through to learn how to do one of the most versatile jobs in the Navy.

"I like to give an insight on what the life of an (undesignated seaman) or BM is; to show them all the hard work that they actually do," said Boatswain's Mate 1st Class (SW/AW) Brandon Foor, lead petty officer for BM 'A' school, CSCSU.

Following BM 'A' school the interns toured the Operations Specialist and SWOSU Quartermaster 'A' schools to learn about the invaluable expertise those rates provide the fleet.

Visiting the Navy facilities is at the tail end of the interns' two-week exchange. They were previously at Washington, D.C., and the Chicago offices of United States Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and they will conclude their stay with a home visit to families in western Illinois.

"The United States' attitude toward the military and how serious they take their defense is what I am learning," said Yoo Ji Suh, a member of the group of visiting South Korean interns. "I'm seeing how the nation sees their military and the role it has in foreign policy."

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