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Capt. Eric McGowen: legal advocate for Airmen and Guardians

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric McGowen, area defense counsel, and his wife, Jessica McGowen, pose for photo in downtown Chicago, Illinois, September 2020. McGowen and wife, Jessica, have been married since 2021.

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Capt. Eric McGowen: legal advocate for Airmen and Guardians

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric McGowen, area defense counsel, and Staff Sgt. Michael Ruhe, defense paralegal, discuss trial strategy for an upcoming court martial in the ADC building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023. McGowen and Ruhe provide legal advocacy for Airmen and Guardians for issues related to administrative actions and criminal charges that fall under the umbrella of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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Capt. Eric McGowen: legal advocate for Airmen and Guardians

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric McGowen, area defense counsel, reviews relevant passages in the manual for court martial in his office within the ADC building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023. McGowen has served as the ADC since July 2023.

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Capt. Eric McGowen: legal advocate for Airmen and Guardians

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric McGowen, area defense counsel, poses for a photo in his office within the ADC building, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023. McGowen provides legal representation to Airmen and Guardians stationed at Goodfellow AFB, Texas; Laughlin AFB, Texas; and Corry Station, Florida.

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Cardboard Kids

Miniature replicas of Cardboard Kids lay on a table at the Plaza Del Sol Mall in Del Rio, Texas, recently. Cardboard Kids are a representation of the children who suffer abuse and neglect every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Career Day at Laughlin

National Park Service rangers showcase a poster board detailing the Amistad National recreation area to students from Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM school during a Career Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 22, 2023. The event offered interactive displays and engaging activities to inspire students to consider diverse career paths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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Career Day at Laughlin

U.S. Air Force 2nd lt. Noah White, 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, displays a T-38C Talon poster in front of students from Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM school during a Career Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 22, 2023. The Career Day offered engaging discussions and interactive exhibits for students to gain a deeper understanding of various professions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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Career Day at Laughlin

The Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office personnel engage with students from Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM school during a Career Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2023. The career day offered engaging discussions and interactive exhibits for students to gain a deeper understanding of various professions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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Career Day at Laughlin

A National Park Service biologist showcases the pelt of a grey fox for students from Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM school to touch during a Career Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2023. The event hosted professionals from various fields to interact with the students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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Career Day at Laughlin

A customs and border protection (CBP) border patrol officer allows a student from Roberto "Bobby" Barrera Elementary STEM school to pet the head of a horse during a Career Day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2023. The event offered interactive displays and engaging activities to inspire students to consider diverse career paths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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Catch of the day

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- April Shobe, 47th Force Support Squadron youth programs and sports director, shows Christian Waterman, 7, son of Maj. Kervin Waterman, 84th Flying Training Squadron, how to hold his 15-inch bass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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Catch of the day

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Allie Clark, 5, daughter of Col. Dan Laro Clark, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, proudly shows off her third catch of the 4th Annual Laughlin Fishing Derby. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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Catch of the day

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman Daniel Beug, 47th Communications Squadron, lets his son Dennis, 22 months, examine the first fish he’s ever caught. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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Catch of the day

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Michael Thompson, 6, son of Lt. Col. Garrett Thompson, 47th Operations Group, displays his first catch of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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Caught off guard

Lt. Col. Gregory Soderstrom, 47th Student Squadron commander, plays dead during an exercise on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 30, 2015. Role players, a critical asset in a training environment, provide a freethinking, adaptive, capabilities-based force to act as "cast members" during active component training events, helping to create a realistic and unique experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)

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CCAF and Park graduation

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Senior Airman Carolina Henderson, 47th Security Forces Squadron, receives her diploma from Dr. Gregory Garcia, Park University’s director of distance academic services, upon graduating from Park with an associate degree in Social Psychology during a graduation ceremony for graduates of Park, Troy University, Norwich University and the Community College of the Air Force at Club XL here June 9. Several Laughlin members celebrated their commencement by participating in the ceremony and even more graduated but were unable to participate. A total of 39 Laughlin members completed their degrees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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CE officers help save WWII veteran’s home

Second Lt. Garret Karnowski and 2nd Lt. Michael Archibald of the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron along with World War II veteran Carl Cooley, pose for a photo atop the tree that had been threatening Cooley’s home in Del Rio, TX July 28, 2012. The pine tree was on the verge of falling onto Cooley’s home when the two lieutenants volunteered to go out and cut down the tree. (Contributed photo)

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Celebrating the Flag with the Elks

From left, Senior Airman Cody Sparks, Senior Airman Lewis Adaultha, Airman 1st Class Jesse Garcia Villanueva and Airman 1st Class Kristin Malig-Listisen, all members of the Laughlin Honor Guard, perform a flag detail for a flag retirement ceremony at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds in Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 11, 2013. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hosted the event, where old U.S. flags, too tattered to be flown, were properly destroyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet, 47th Flying Training Wing)(Released)

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Ceremonial Guardsmen of Laughlin AFB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devin Radford, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, presents a ceremonial M1 Garand rifle during practice at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Oct. 10, 2022. The rifle is considered a symbol of the unit’s readiness to defend the country and the dedication and commitment of the Air Force to serve and protect the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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Ceremonial Guardsmen of Laughlin AFB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devin Radford, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment specialist, folds a flag during a Base Honor Guard practice at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2023. The American flag is folded in a particular way to symbolize important aspects of the flag and the nation it represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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