Army vs Marines debate end's with murder

2014-08-19T15:27:26-04:00

http://rt.com/usa/178256-military-branch-argument-murder/

Argument over ‘best military branch’ ends in Montana murder

The best branch of the US military may be up for debate – unless you are William Earl Cunningham, who told police he killed a fellow Montana man while arguing the topic. He is now being charged with deliberate homicide.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2014 3:41 PM

2014-08-19T15:41:53-04:00

If that is true, it is just ridiculous.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Aug 25 at 2014 4:43 AM

2014-08-25T04:43:38-04:00

The rivalry between the brances is a time honored one. However, no matter how much I may joke about the dog faces, Good Humor men, or bus drivers, we all took the same oath and if push comes to shove I will will have any one of your backs if you need me.

The rivalry only serves to keep moral up and show pride in your org, unit, group, squad or what have you.

Response by SSgt Tim Ricci made Aug 25 at 2014 3:49 PM

2014-08-25T15:49:37-04:00

I guess I would have to kill myself since I was in Both services!! What a Stupid thing!!!!!

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Aug 29 at 2014 10:35 AM

2014-08-29T10:35:07-04:00

The interesting thing from reading the story is that there was no mention of either man being in the military? The living felon did mention to police learning to stab people in the Army...something I have never seen or heard of in three decades of service?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2014 12:47 PM

2014-10-05T12:47:37-04:00

It is sad that someone died in this argument! Very Sad!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2014 1:32 PM

2014-10-05T13:32:12-04:00

That is brutal and sad.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 5 at 2014 2:05 PM

2014-10-05T14:05:55-04:00

Certainly the Army did not teach him to kill a fellow service member over an argument about branches of service. However this again acts as a reminder as to why not to pick fights with veterans as we can and will defend ourselves. I do find it interesting that both of the individuals involved have mug shots.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2014 2:50 PM

2014-10-05T14:50:10-04:00

Wow, I haven't read all the responses yet. But this is what makes the military so good we all come different walks of life and serve in different branches. Of course especially at the VFW Post while hanging around peers we all rib eachother about branch of service. But when it boils down we all served under the same flag and when needed worked together as joint branch missions. I am fortunate to belong to the VFW we have all the branches covered majority of my post is Navy vets. But I respect their service no matter branch. This is just uncalled for and plain ol' wrong.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Mar 18 at 2015 2:20 PM

2015-03-18T14:20:56-04:00

I am firmly opposed to fratricide.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 9:08 AM

2015-03-19T09:08:52-04:00

That just makes the military look bad

Response by Sgt Jeffrey Andre made Mar 19 at 2015 2:49 PM

2015-03-19T14:49:57-04:00

These men didn't learn the basics while serving in the Corps and Army - discipline, integrity and honor. My wife and my father are both retired Air Force while I was a Marine. I grew up in Colorado Springs home of the Air Force Academy and Fort Carson, United States Army. I would say it is great having good fun rivalries; such as in football. Bronco fans hate the Raiders and vice versa. The difference here was tragic destroying many lives through an act that neither branch of the military would condone. I am thankful for all the Jarheads, Squids, Dogface, and Fly Boys our veterans and their sacrifices. Semper Fidelis to all my fellow service members

Response by SGT Francis Wright made Mar 19 at 2015 7:39 PM

2015-03-19T19:39:17-04:00

When ever I meet another Veteran, regardless of service. I embrace their friendship and camaraderie. Fore that is what we have in common. Service.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 13 at 2015 11:30 PM

2015-04-13T23:30:01-04:00

Sooooo.... This means the Army won right?

Response by SPC Charles Brown made May 22 at 2015 9:38 PM

2015-05-22T21:38:36-04:00

Sick, stupid and sad. Nothing follows.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2015 7:38 AM

2015-10-05T07:38:39-04:00

... senseless death ... the enemies will kill us the same!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2017 2:49 PM

2017-07-30T14:49:58-04:00

I'm all about esprit de Corp but that's just unnecessary.

Response by SGT Jay Cristy made Dec 17 at 2017 5:26 PM

2017-12-17T17:26:33-05:00

The Marine started a fight he couldn't finish of course!!

Response by Sgt Joseph Baker made Feb 7 at 2018 2:58 AM

2018-02-07T02:58:11-05:00

FAKE NEWS!!!!

Response by MSG Barbara Hensley Lawson made Jan 31 at 2019 4:47 PM

2019-01-31T16:47:34-05:00

From what I gleaned from the article, neither man had ever been in the military, they had a long history of violent debates, and Cunningham was intoxicated almost 3x the legal limit. Although the article did not say, Horn was most likely over the legal limit as well. This article has no direct bearing on the military whatsoever. In summary it was two intoxicated idiots, both with violent histories, arguing,once again, until one of them was killed by the other. The argument could have probably been about anything however, this time it was Army vs. Marines.

Response by SPC Ray Orvin made Aug 11 at 2021 12:53 PM

2021-08-11T12:53:07-04:00

Of course the army’s better