Capt. Riley Campbell, air defense artillery officer with the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, is a gym enthusiast who participated in a power-lifting competition, collectively lifting 665 pounds between the three events at Yano Fitness Center, Camp Zama, Japan April 5.
Campbell serves as an Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO), constantly rehearsing real-world contingency scenarios during training exercises by providing aerial deterrence through integrated engagement operations with joint and bilateral air defense systems.
“I spent more time away at exercises than I did at the brigade headquarters,” said Campbell jokingly about the brigade’s high op-tempo. “It’s been an honor to be part of and witness...