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Robert S. Owens
RADM · USN
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Robert S. Owens
“Rupe”
RADM · USN
11/17/1955 – 11/30/1985
Service Details
School / Education
Auburn/USN Postgraduate School
Pilot Designation
Naval Aviator
Highest Designation
Legion of Merit
Service Years
11/17/1955 – 11/30/1985
Theaters of Service
Vietnam
Aircraft Flown
Duty Assignments
Commander, Carrier Group Two
USS Midway (CV-41) C.O.
VA-145 C.O.
Service Organizations
Golden Eagles
Intruder Association
Association of Naval Aviation
Achievements & Story
Completed 4 combat tours Vietnam. Senator Henry M. Jackson Intruder Award for Leadership. 1 of 10 pilots selected to start A-6 Rag. All Fleet Commands(CV-41, VA-145 and AFS-4) received Battle Es during my command tours. Executed Operation Urgent Fury Grenada.