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To: denizen48 who wrote (51809)	7/22/2004 6:13:52 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Sandy Berger - Dental hygienist. LMAO Wednesday, July 21, 2004 9:34 p.m. EDT Sandy Berger's Curious Military Records "I think it’s ironic that Kerry, who takes every opportunity to tout his military record, picks as his [informal] adviser on national security and reportedly short-lists as a potential secretary of state a man with the military service record of Sandy Berger," B.G. Burkett, co-author of "Stolen Valor – How the Vietnam Generation Was Robbed of Its Heroes and Its History," tells NewsMax. Story Continues Below That record, somewhat less than a glowing centerpiece of Berger’s resume, first emerged into the light of day back when folks in certain quarters were chafing at the lack of vets on Bill Clinton's top staff and decided to inventory the military backgrounds of the Clinton inner sanctum. One enterprising researcher, retired Marine Col. Roger Charles, dug out the particulars on National Security Advisor Berger – with the help of Mr. Burkett – and it became part of a feature article in Soldier of Fortune magazine. The particulars offer some indication why Berger's various biographies are silent on the military service aspect of the years when – after graduating from Cornell University in 1967 – Berger faced the draft and potential service in Vietnam. In one CNN Berger profile of the era, across from "military service" is stated "none." In his own Clinton White House profile on the official Web site, there was not a word about his service. What military record is known shows that Berger wore the uniform of the U.S. Army Reserve. On May 28, 1968, he enters service as a trainee with the 114th AG [adjutant general] Personnel Services Company in Boston, Mass. Berger then serves as a "personnel records specialist" with the Remington Raiders of the 114th until transferring on July 13, 1972, to similar service with the 2287th Dental Service Detachment (U.S. Army Reserve) in Rockville, Md. Berger qualifies for his first MOS (military occupational specialty) of 71H20 by attending an eight-week personnel specialist course in 1969. By this time he is attending Harvard Law School. When Berger transfers to the 2287th Dental Service Detachment, he has obtained his Harvard law degree. But prestigious law degree aside, Berger (effective Jan. 1, 1972) becomes a dental hygienist with the 2287th. This change of MOS from 71H2O (personnel records specialist) to 91E30 (dental hygienist) is apparently made without the enlisted reservist having to go to dental hygienist training. Later in 1972, he is ordered for two weeks' duty at the "CBR" (chemical, biological, radiological) NCO Course at Camp Drum, N.Y. There’s no smoking gun and he is eventually discharged honorably. "I wonder if he ever cleaned a tooth," mulls Burkett.