USAF Basic Military Training Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (1997)

MISSION:  Motivate, Train, & Inspire the next generation of Airmen with the foundation to deliver 21st Century Airpower VISION:  Be the world’s unrivaled Basic Military Training institution WHAT IS AN AIRMAN?  Air Force Doctrine Document 1-1 defines “Airman” as “any U.S. Air Force member (officer or enlisted, active, reserve, or guard, along with Department of the Air Force civilians) who … More USAF Basic Military Training Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas (1997)

Air National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)

I joined the Air National Guard in 1996.  Like everyone else, I had to go through a recruiter.  I was in the process of applying for civilian police officer positions.  I decided that joining the National Guard would not only be exciting but would supplement my resume and my income.  I am very patriotic but … More Air National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)

University of Alaska Fairbanks Graduation | Bachelor of Arts: Social Work, Minor in Justice (1994)

Related Links:Murder in the Bartlett Dorm at University of Alaska Fairbanks (1993)Original Native Alaskan Name for America’s Highest Peak Restored, Denali25 Years Later, Steven H. Downs of Maine Arrested for the Rape & Murder of Sophie Sergie at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (February 15, 2019)Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness (January 20, 2025)Trump signs executive order to … More University of Alaska Fairbanks Graduation | Bachelor of Arts: Social Work, Minor in Justice (1994)

Sophie Sergie is Murdered in Bartlett Hall at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (1993)

This cold case investigation hits home with me. This tragedy happened while I was attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993. It occurred in Bartlett Hall where I lived my sophomore year. I was living off campus at the time of the incident. It caused panic on the campus back then because a suspect … More Sophie Sergie is Murdered in Bartlett Hall at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (1993)

William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

Given I am an avid picture taker and also took pictures of most of the first snowfalls while living in Maine, these kinda pictures resonated with me. My father and I have a lot in common and as soon as I get my pictures sorted through and organized, I will share just in fact how … More William R. Stowell Takes Pictures of First Snowfall at Home in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

William R. Stowell Takes a Trip to St. Augustine, Florida to Visit Friends & the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1992)

I can’t wait to write about this Florida trip my Dad took to St. Augustine in 1992 but it won’t be as rich until I upload my own photos from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. My father visited St. Augustine, Florida about six months after his son graduated from high school and I was … More William R. Stowell Takes a Trip to St. Augustine, Florida to Visit Friends & the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1992)

William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

I love looking at these pictures of my father playing music with friends. It makes me happy to see that he had so many neat hobbies he occupied his time with. He was really blessed to have a big family and a great group of friends in his life. It was obvious by how many … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at a Friend’s Wedding in West Bethel, Maine (1992)

William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)

This is the first time I have seen my dad “alive” since he died. I haven’t had the heart or strength to look at his pictures or any video of him… until now. I saved all of his personal effects in an effort to stay connected with him. Once we realized fires are a real … More William “Billy” Stowell Playing Guitar with a Local Band on Mollyockett Day in Bethel, Maine – Video by Mike Stowell (1991)

William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)

“Hootenanny – Folk musicians Billy Stowell, left, Dick Haines and Cathy Slack are a few of the local entertainers appearing regularly at the Sudbury Inn’s Thursday evening “hoot.” The increasingly popular affair features folk music from 8 to 10 p.m., followed by two hours of rock and roll. Amateurs, talented or just enthusiastic, are welcome … More William R. Stowell Plays Mandolin at One of the Original Hoot Nights at the Sudbury Inn in Bethel, Maine (1990)

William R. Stowell Designed Railroad Crossing on Nuclear Carrying Rail for Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California (1985)

Base Property and Historical Use “The Mare Island Naval Shipyard (MINS) was the first United States naval station established on the Pacific Coast. It is located in Solano County, California, and approximately 25 miles northeast of San Francisco. The Napa River (Mare Island Strait) separates the peninsula shipyard from the City of Vallejo. The Navy … More William R. Stowell Designed Railroad Crossing on Nuclear Carrying Rail for Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California (1985)