- Casey Owens
Infobox Military Person
name=Casey Owens
born=
died=
placeofbirth=Houston ,Texas
placeofdeath=
caption=
nickname=Superstud
allegiance=flagicon|United States United States of America
branch=United States Marine Corps
serviceyears=2002 - 2004
rank=Corporal
commands=
unit=
battles=Iraq War
awards=Bronze StarPurple Heart
laterwork=(Ret.) Corporal Casey Owens is a 27-year old [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-68563.html Marine Enjoys a Triumphant Day] , October 31, 2005, "The Washington Post", by Kathy Orton, access date 02-04-08]
United States Marine ,Iraq War veteran , and athlete fromHouston, Texas , United States, who has come to fame from his feats of completing marathons in a wheelchair. [http://lonestartimes.com/2005/11/02/casey-breezes-through-usmc-marathon/ Casey breezes through USMC marathon] , November 2, 2005, "Lone Star Times", access date 02-04-08] Since his legs were amputated after being severely injured in September, 2004 [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Casey_Owens_%28marine%29&action=edit KRT Photos] , November 3, 2004, access date 02-04-08] by shrapnel from an anti-tank mine explosion while on a rescue mission to find a comrade during his second tour in the Iraq War.Owens has also testified before the
United States Congress in hearings regarding the poor quality and "bureaucratic maze" that military personnel must mitigate in order to receive medical care from the VA. [http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/index.cfm/Page/Article/ID/9578 Congressional Committee Holds Oversight Hearing to Examine Care of Seriously Wouned Veterans] , Veterans for Common Sense, May 17, 2008 access date 02-04-08]He is also a
paralympic skiier. [http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070224/RECREATION01/102250037&SearchID=73304759131914 Warriors on the snow] , "The Aspen Times", February 24, 2007, by Charles Agar, access date 02-04-08]ee also
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