As a matter of fact, I do think Mr. Williams was trying to be funny. It's basically what he does. (Well, sort of.) He's, um, embellishing to make a point, y'know?

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MS (Health Sciences) - Brigham Young University @ Provo, UT
BA (German Language & Literature) - University of Oregon @ Eugene, OR
Navy Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force) - 2nd Marine Division / 4th Marine Division

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