Golf Programs to Honor TSgt. Anthony Campbell Through Folds of Honor
9/9/2024 9:59:00 AM | Men's Golf, Women's Golf
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State men's and women's golf teams will once again participate in the Folds of Honor program. During the 2024-25 season, the Buckeyes will honor fallen Technical Sergeant (TSgt.) Anthony Campbell.
TSgt. Campbell served with the Air Force's 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron as an explosive ordnance disposal technician. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in late 2009, and was forward deployed to Afghanistan. During his deployment, he assisted in recovering over 280 pieces of ordnance and bulk explosive charges, disposing of over one ton of explosives used in IEDs.
In December 2009, Campbell lost his life on an overnight mission with his team where he identified an IED. He selflessly moved his team out of danger, placing himself between them and the IED before it detonated.
For his heroism, TSgt. Campbell was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star Medal with Valor, a Purple Heart, an Army Commedation Medal, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and an Air Force Combat Action Medal. Before his passing, he had twice earned Air Force Commendation, Achievement and Outstanding Unit medals.
TSgt. Campbell enlisted in the Air Force in 1992, initially serving as a Fuels Specialist before being assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1995 and joined the Air Force Reserves. For 11 years, he worked as pipe fitter with the Local 392 in Kentucky. He was first deployed from May to September of 2002 to Qatar, where he was promoted to Technical Sergeant. In June of 2008, he joined the Cincinnati Police Department and was promoted to Police Officer in December of that year. TSgt. Campbell spent nearly 18 years serving his country and community.
TSgt. Campbell is survived by his wife, Emily, and his children, Jordan, Ryker and Devin.
The Buckeyes will each carry one bearing Tgt. Campbell's name throughout the season, with a different player carrying the bag each week. At the end of the season, the bags will be auctioned off, with the funds going directly to Folds of Honor to help fund scholarships.
Founded in 2007, the mission of Folds of Honor is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Since its inception, over 44,000 scholarships have been awarded. Ohio State has been home to almost 100 scholarship recipients, equaling nearly $500,000 in awards.
TSgt. Campbell served with the Air Force's 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron as an explosive ordnance disposal technician. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in late 2009, and was forward deployed to Afghanistan. During his deployment, he assisted in recovering over 280 pieces of ordnance and bulk explosive charges, disposing of over one ton of explosives used in IEDs.
In December 2009, Campbell lost his life on an overnight mission with his team where he identified an IED. He selflessly moved his team out of danger, placing himself between them and the IED before it detonated.
For his heroism, TSgt. Campbell was posthumously awarded a Bronze Star Medal with Valor, a Purple Heart, an Army Commedation Medal, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and an Air Force Combat Action Medal. Before his passing, he had twice earned Air Force Commendation, Achievement and Outstanding Unit medals.
TSgt. Campbell enlisted in the Air Force in 1992, initially serving as a Fuels Specialist before being assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1995 and joined the Air Force Reserves. For 11 years, he worked as pipe fitter with the Local 392 in Kentucky. He was first deployed from May to September of 2002 to Qatar, where he was promoted to Technical Sergeant. In June of 2008, he joined the Cincinnati Police Department and was promoted to Police Officer in December of that year. TSgt. Campbell spent nearly 18 years serving his country and community.
TSgt. Campbell is survived by his wife, Emily, and his children, Jordan, Ryker and Devin.
The Buckeyes will each carry one bearing Tgt. Campbell's name throughout the season, with a different player carrying the bag each week. At the end of the season, the bags will be auctioned off, with the funds going directly to Folds of Honor to help fund scholarships.
Founded in 2007, the mission of Folds of Honor is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members and first responders. Since its inception, over 44,000 scholarships have been awarded. Ohio State has been home to almost 100 scholarship recipients, equaling nearly $500,000 in awards.
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