Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: October 18, 2006
- Invested on: May 27, 2021
Rank: Colonel
Colonel Owens, a citizen of the United States, was instrumental to the success of the Kandahar provincial reconstruction team (PRT), during Operation ARCHER / ENDURING FREEDOM from July 2005 to February 2006. As Commander of Task Force Bayonet, Colonel Owens’ inspirational leadership, stellar support and exemplary dedication enabled the PRT to effectively execute security, development and stabilization operations in support of the campaign against terrorism. His steadfast resolve and outstanding leadership in a hostile, unpredictable counter-insurgency environment brought great credit to him, to the Canadian Forces and to the United States Army.
