David Barno

David W. Barno
Born	1954 Endicott, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1976–2006
Rank	Lieutenant General
Battles/wars	Operation Urgent Fury Operation Just Cause Operation Enduring Freedom
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal

David W. Barno (born 1954) is a retired Lieutenant General of the United States Army. He was head of Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan from 2003–2005.

Barno is a native of Endicott, New York. He is a graduate of Union Endicott High School Class of 1972.

Barno's military education includes the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York (Class of 1976); Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College.

In his civilian studies, he earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies at Georgetown University.

Barno was commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry upon graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of June 1976. He started his career with the 25th Infantry Division, where he served as a rifle, weapons and scout platoon leader. He commanded companies in the 25th Infantry Division and the 1st Ranger Battalion, leading a Ranger Rifle Company during the invasion of Grenada in 1983.

In 1988 Barno returned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion as S-3 (Operations) where he parachuted into Panama during Operation Just Cause. He subsequently served as the aide de camp to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

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