Ira C. Owens
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Ira Charles Owens (born July 31, 1936) was an officer in the United States Army. From October 1991 to February 1995, Owens, then a Lieutenant General, served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army.[1]
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Born | (1936-07-31) July 31, 1936 (age 87) Cortez, Colorado |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1956–1995 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | Cold War Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal Order of Military Merit Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal |
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Owens was born in Cortez, Colorado.[2] He is a 1954 graduate of Montrose High School in Montrose, Colorado, where he was known by his middle name Charles.[3] Owens enlisted in the Army in 1956[4] and graduated from Artillery Officer Candidate School in 1960. He holds a B.A. degree in international relations from Whittier College and an M.S. degree in public affairs from Shippensburg State College.[5]
General Owens is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.[6]