Posted on Nov 3, 2025

Testimony Details of Airman’s Cover-Up in Fatal M18 Shooting

Maj Robert Thornton

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The follow up on the M-18 shooting. You guessed it, it was an accidental shooting, no malfunction.
COL Randall C., Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. CMSgt (Join to see) CSM Chuck Stafford SSG William Jones Sgt Albert Castro Sgt (Join to see) Cpl Vic Burk

Testimony Details of Airman’s Cover-Up in Fatal M18 Shooting

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Cpl Vic Burk

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Maj Robert Thornton Sad situation that a service member died because someone was screwing around. I clearly remember in boot camp the drill instructors telling us, "Don't point a weapon at anyone unless you plan to kill them."

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Maj Robert Thornton

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Exactly Cpl Vic Burk. I took one of my enlisted troops dove hunting. Unfortunately we didn’t hunt. His safety with the shotgun was horrendous, I doubt know how many time he painted me with his barrel.
I had him eject all three rounds and put his shotgun in the case. I then went through everything he did incorrectly. We headed back to base.
I did take him out again, this time with safe gun handling.

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