KABUL, Afghanistan -- Two U.S. Special Forces Soldiers have been identified as the two servicemen who died during operations in the Kunduz district, Kunduz Province, Nov. 3, 2016.
Capt. Andrew D. Byers, 30, and Sgt. 1st Class Ryan A. Gloyer, 34, succumbed to wounds. Both Soldiers were with the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Carson, Colorado. The service members came under fire during a train, advise and assist mission with Afghan partners to clear a Taliban position and disrupt the group's operations in Kunduz district.
Byers, a native of Rolesville, North Carolina, had more than eight years of service in the Army. This was his third deployment. His awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with campaign star), Iraq Campaign Medial (with campaign star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Gloyer, a native of Greenville, Pennsylvania, had more than 11 years of service in the Army. This was his fourth deployment. His awards include: Bronze Star Medal (with valor device) Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with campaign star) (3), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Nato Medal (2).
For more information regarding Byers and Gloyer, media may contact the Fort
Carson public affairs office at 719-526-4143 or 719-526-7525.
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