Maj. Gen. Robbie Asher (far right), the adjutant general for Oklahoma, recognizes the family of Staff Sgt. Kirk A. Owen who lost his life on August 2, 2011 in Lajah District, Paktya Province, Afghanistan. Also pictured is Oklahoma State Senator Brian Bingman (far left) who presented the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal and certificate to the family. On Feb. 9, 2015, ten families of fallen Oklahoma Army National Guardsmen were presented the Oklahoma Gold Star Medal at the State Capitol. PHOTO: Maj. Geoff Legler, Oklahoma National Guard Public Affairs Gold Star Medal Pres 039 by Oklahoma National Guard

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