Major Barker joined the Canadian Forces in 2000, and graduated from the Royal Military College in 2005. In 2008, he was deployed to Afghanistan, where he worked to help rebuild the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police force. During his time in Afghanistan, he received an official mention in dispatches for his exemplary work. In February of 2016, Major Barker visited Crestwood as part of a delegation from the Canadian Forces College, where he was studying at the time. He spoke with students about the reality of life in the Canadian military.
Videos
- 1. Joining the Canadian Forces; The RMC.mp4
- 2. Military Hierarchy.mp4
- 3. Overseas Appointment.mp4
- 4. Civilian Interaction and Morale.mp4
- 5. Reactions to Canada; Censorship.mp4
- 6. Soldiers and Languages.mp4
- 7. Crowded Spaces; Defectors and Supporters.mp4
- 8. Detainees.mp4
- 9. Trust; Challenges.mp4
- 10. The Food in Afghanistan.mp4
- 11. Soldiers- Health, Education and Personality.mp4
- 12. ISIS.mp4
- 13. Officer Styles and Careers.mp4
- 14. The Next Mission.mp4
- 15. Achievements.mp4
- 16. Time Overseas; Return to Canada.mp4
- 17. The Readjustment Process.mp4
- 18. Family Readjustment; Changing Family Roles.mp4
- 19. Current Station - The CFC.mp4
- 20. Challenges.mp4
- 21. Getting the Soldiers Ready.mp4
