article_snippet.sent: Barnes' public defender hasn't returned a phone message seeking comment.
article_snippet.sent: Silvonek's attorney joined the military in February of 2012.
article_snippet.sent: Barnes' graduated advanced training from the Presidio of Monterey, California, and Silvonek's attorney awards include the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal, Army Times reported.
article_snippet.sent: Barnes' replied in a text, 'No.