Ryan Barber, an Army first lieutenant from Rapid City, is featured in a U.S. Army Central Command story about a cavalry unit’s last mission in Afghanistan.
The synposis: The 3-7 CAV’s Dragoon Platoon head out on their last mission to meet Afghan Police Commander, Nez Muhammad. Along the way they stop and check on the progression of a road project, paving the roads in Afghan villages. They make frequent stops to show their presence in an effort to deter insurgents from future attacks. Upon their arrival to their meeting with Commander Muhammad, they talk about recent attacks and troubles the Afghan Police have faced. Afghan police officers share their food with service members waiting outside of the key leader engagement.
1st Lt. Ryan Barber, Dragoon Platoon, 3-7 Cavalry, emphasizes the gravity of the role the Afghan Local Police will soon assume as International Security Assistance Force Troops transition complete authority to their Afghan counterparts. Their outpost, in a remote area of the Torba Kash region of Afghanistan will be key in denying the Taliban a foothold in the villages around the country. (U.S. Photo by 1st Lt. John Bonds)
