Commissioned through Reserve Officers Training Corps, he graduated in 1971 from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He went on to earn a Master of Science from the University of Illinois, also in Physical Education, as well as a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States. Naval War College.
He previously commanded the United States. Army, Pacific from November 2002 to August 2004. Campbell served in several high profile operations, including Operation Restore Hope in Somalia in 1993, and in Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti in 1994. Other major duty assignments for Campbell include commander of the Joint Task Force for Full Accounting for United States Pacific Command.
From 1997 to 1999 he served as Assistant Division Commander for the 25th Infantry Division.
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During his time as Commanding General of the 10th Mountain Division from 1999 to 2001, he deployed to Bosnia and Herzegovina and served as Commanding General for the Multi-National Division (North) for Operation Joint Forge. Prior to his USARPAC command, he served as Special Assistant to the Commanding General at Fort Shafter. Significant awards for Campbell are the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Bronze Star. After his tenure at USARPAC, Campbell was assigned to the staff of the Vice Chief of Staff for the United States. Army in Washington, District of Columbia Campbell is currently serving as Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Operations for Military Professional Resources Incorporated.
