Kim “KC” Campbell
@kchawg987
Followers
6,685
Following
1,461
Media
642
Statuses
1,755
Keynote Speaker. Bestselling Author. A-10 Pilot. Combat Veteran. Retired Senior Military Leader. Military Spouse/Mom. SOTF Board Member. #FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
Colorado
Joined August 2013
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Davido
• 514537 Tweets
Baba
• 116859 Tweets
Valencia
• 80399 Tweets
Abeg
• 77510 Tweets
Peruzzi
• 76169 Tweets
Nancy
• 69103 Tweets
Madonna
• 59256 Tweets
Wetin
• 58105 Tweets
Francis
• 53659 Tweets
Burna
• 49641 Tweets
Lewandowski
• 49185 Tweets
Rock in Rio
• 48120 Tweets
Araujo
• 46143 Tweets
Seinfeld
• 42040 Tweets
Jesus is King
• 39713 Tweets
Katy Tur
• 30231 Tweets
#WWERaw
• 26600 Tweets
Grammy
• 25632 Tweets
Luciano
• 16755 Tweets
ANA CASTELA NO RIR
• 14944 Tweets
PRE SAVE FOI INTENSO
• 14691 Tweets
#WWEDraft
• 10555 Tweets
カレンダー通り
• 10362 Tweets
Pinned Tweet
Super exciting to see my book as a
#1
New Release on Amazon! It's available for pre-order now and will officially launch on March 8, 2023. So thankful for all the support and interest! ♥️
36
101
419
Epic Photo Bomb!
Photo credit: Ridge "KELSO" Flick, Exercise Defender Europe
53
454
4K
These photos were taken 25 years apart . . . in high school beginning my aviation journey on an orientation flight & my final flight in the A-10 with 1,800 hours of flight time & 100+ combat missions. The lessons I learned while flying have also become life lessons . . . 🧵👇
110
266
3K
So many memories from my time flying A-10s. My final flight in the A-10 and my squadron surprised me with custom ladder door art . . . surprised, humbled, and honored. Do what you love and love what you do!
#WarthogWednesday
#Aviation
#FindYourTribe
70
199
2K
I never wanted to share my story or talk about being a "female A-10 pilot." Then a young public affairs officer gave me feedback: "If you would share your story you could make a difference, especially for young women & girls." Sometimes we need a reminder that it's not about us.
81
255
2K
Shout out to my wingman on April 7th, 2003, Rick Turner, who helped me make it home safely after my airplane was hit with a surface-to-air missile. He provided mutual support when I needed it most, exactly what wingmen and teammates do for each other!
#NationalWingmanDay
48
146
2K
In honor of
#WarthogWednesday
(which I clearly missed yesterday) . . . One of the coolest photos I've seen of the A-10 and our ground troops!
33
168
2K
April 7th 2003 . . . I often wonder if this mission on this day in 2003 will fade from my memory over time. But the reality is that I almost remember it more clearly as time passes. Because now I’m more aware of all the lessons that came from one mission, from one moment in time.
64
110
2K
One of the things that I am most proud of is being a Mom and an A-10 pilot. Neither are easy. Both require hard work. But I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to do both.
#WorkLifeBalance
#Aviation
57
107
2K
When we deployed to Iraq in 2003, I was combat paired with Lt Col Rick Turner. I learned a lot from flying with him, about what a good flight lead and wingman should be. Now 20 years later, I am privileged to know his daughter, Lt Mary Turner. I only hope I can pay it forward.
20
85
1K
Ever wanted something so badly but felt like the odds were against you? Despite my goal of being a fighter pilot, I got airsick on almost every ride to start pilot training. I didn't quit & eventually my body adapted. Reaching your goals is hard work but the reward is worth it.
52
72
1K
Sometimes you just need to look at things from a different perspective . . .
#WarthogWednesday
47
75
822
I never felt like a natural pilot & it certainly didn't come easy, so I had to work hard at it. By using a pilot’s preparation technique called chair flying, I could visualize & practice for a mission in advance. The more we practice, the more competent & confident we become.
23
47
792
Rejection = motivation. As a high school senior I got a rejection letter from the Air Force Academy. I was crushed. Then just before basic training I got a surprise late offer of appointment. Time to prove I deserved to be there. I wasn't going to survive, I was going to excel.
25
34
779
My favorite ladder door art of all time . . . the 47th Fighter Squadron painted this for my final flight in the A-10. Best gift ever!
#aviation
#warthog
#killerchick
25
89
726
Can't contain my excitement! Look what arrived in the mail today . . . first time seeing my new book in print! Book release is March 8th through
@WileyGlobal
but you can also pre-order now.
#FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
#AuthorsOfTwitter
#Leadership
#Aviation
49
61
698
The A-10 was built to take hits. Aren't we all in some way? Each time we do something hard we’re better prepared to do the next hard thing. All of our training & preparation ensures we are ready to perform under pressure & take a few hits while performing our mission.
#resilience
30
76
579
One day after flying a close air support mission, I came back to the ops building to find a note from some soldiers who stopped by to see me. The note simply said, "Thank you . . . You saved our ass." That note hit home for me. I found my purpose. And yes, I still have the note.
26
65
562
On April 8th 2003, I launched on a CSAR mission to help rescue an A-10 pilot who had been shot down. Even though I was going back to Baghdad where I had escaped my own shoot down, I knew the CSAR crews were there for me the day before & I was going to do the same for this pilot.
16
47
539
Celebrating two important milestones today . . . 76 years for the Air Force and 24 years of marriage. Figured this was a fitting photo to capture both anniversaries . . . pinning retirement pins on each other after 49 years of combined Air Force service.
36
29
540
On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, I was in crew rest for a night-flying mission during my initial A-10 training. Only a few months later my squadron would start spinning up for our first (of many) deployments to Afghanistan. So many lives changed & so many lives lost.
#NeverForget
16
43
495
So apparently my kids think it's way cooler to get an award from
@wardcarroll
for being his most viewed episode guest than actually being an A-10 pilot . . . apparently there's something about 1.5 million views on
@YouTube
that helps you gain credibility with your kids!
28
14
457
Veterans Day is a reminder of the amazing men and women I served with along the way . . . the good times we had together, the tough times we survived together, the camaraderie, and the strong sense of purpose.
#VeteransDay2023
📷Class of 1997 graduates from
@AF_Academy
8
42
442
The aftermath of my April 7th mission... After attempts at repairing Aircraft 81-0987, it sadly never flew again. It was saved from scrapping at the Boneyard & departed on April 26, 2004 for display at Seymour Johnson AFB. It had one hell of a final flight.
#WarthogWednesday
17
41
436
26 years ago, on 28 May 1997, I raised my right hand & swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. I never could have imagined the path my life would take, the challenges & opportunities. It's what we do in those moments that matters most.
#SeizeTheMoment
20
27
431
Always grateful to those who designed, built, and maintained the A-10. Still going strong after 50 years from its first test flight on May 10, 1972!
#WarthogWednesday
#Aviation
21
73
399
As A-10 pilots we grew accustomed to accountability. We focused on holding ourselves & our wingmen accountable, learning from mistakes & sharing the lessons learned. How can you cultivate a culture of accountability? Build trust. Seek feedback. Share feedback. Own your mistakes.
12
43
407
Embrace the new opportunities and challenges that come your way. Here's to a successful New Year!
#ATTACK
10
51
411
My son recently joined me to watch one of my keynote speeches. He was a little unsure at first because there were so many people in the room. But as I spoke I could see him smiling in the back of the room. And when I finished he ran up to give me a big hug...best compliment ever!
19
13
395
Shout out to two of my favorite maintenance troops on this Aviation Maintenance Technician Day . . . Randy and Ian were my crew chiefs on April 7th 2003. Their expertise and attention to detail ensured my A-10 could keep flying even after extensive battle damage.
#aviation
13
37
374
Incredible experience at the
@airandspace
museum delivering and donating my flight gear & the tail flash from A-10
#81
-0987 to the Smithsonian for a future exhibit. Feels very humbling to have my things on display with aviators who were very much my heroes growing up.
#aviation
14
37
363
Today marks one year since the launch of "Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage." The response to the book has been humbling and I'm grateful for the support received over the past year. Thank you for being part of this journey! 📘 🛩
20
41
364
It's hard to express in words how happy this picture makes me. My flight lead on April 7th 2003, Lt Col Rick Turner, then and now. He was one of the primary reasons I made it home safely from my mission over Baghdad. Never leave your wingman . . .
#FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
16
21
351
This poster hung on my wall in high school. It was a reminder to work hard & go after what I wanted even though it wasn’t going to be an easy road. . . to become a fighter pilot when (at the time) women weren’t allowed to serve in combat as fighter pilots.
#WomensHistoryMonth
14
48
329
When we fly with a wingman who isn’t meeting expectations we provide feedback so they can improve their performance. We give brief comments in the air & then provide in-depth feedback in our debrief. Feedback (positive & negative) is a critical element of high-performing teams.
12
33
312
What do I miss most about being an A-10 pilot? It’s the sense of purpose & camaraderie that exists in a fighter squadron. As leaders, it's our responsibility to cultivate an environment where camaraderie thrives, fostering a culture of collaboration, resilience & shared success.
30
30
322
When we hit turbulence, we're taught to use smooth, steady control input. In an emergency, we're taught to focus on what's most important, to remain calm & composed under pressure. Same applies to the chaos of life. Maintain control. Analyze the situation. Take the proper action.
18
53
315
Happy
#WarthogWednesday
. . . throwback to when I spent my days doing this . . . always nice when a photographer captures you at the range!
#aviationphotography
19
32
304
Today is my birthday 🥳 and I'm realizing that I’m not as young as I used to be. I’m also realizing that each year comes with more experience and lessons learned. . . Life is short. Make the most of it. And yes, getting up early to watch the sunrise over the Dead Sea is worth it.
60
8
289
As an A-10 pilot, I often had to make time-critical decisions. I never had perfect information or the 100% solution, but I still needed to be decisive & take action. It wasn’t always easy but the more experience & practice I had, the easier it became to make decisions quickly.
8
22
284
When we find passion in what we do, we are more likely to put effort into it. Then the work doesn’t feel like work, and we enjoy what we do. If you haven’t yet found your “why,” there’s still time. Go find your purpose, go find your passion. It’s worth it.
18
24
267
As an A-10 pilot, I've dealt with some significant obstacles & challenges. I faced fear & uncertainty, overcoming difficult circumstances to accomplish the mission. The key is to build resilience before facing adversity. Put in the work, prepare for tough times so you can thrive.
5
25
267
It has been 20 years since April 7th, 2003, and yet it often feels like it was yesterday. Sometimes the hardest things we go through in life can provide the most important lessons.
#FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
Photo Credit: Alan Lessig,
@AirForceTimes
15
29
259
Well apparently this was yesterday but still worth sharing!
#MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay
13
12
258
Our checklist says that if flight in severe turbulence or thunderstorms is unavoidable, establish & maintain a power setting & pitch attitude to hold the aircraft in level flight. Use smooth/moderate control input. Same applies to a crisis . . . be calm & consistent in the storm.
12
29
251
Pilots often face multiple competing priorities. It can feel overwhelming if we don't focus on what's most important. How do we prioritize in an emergency?
1. Maintain aircraft control.
2. Analyze the situation.
3. Take the proper action.
4. Land as soon as conditions permit.
28
26
255
"Find ways to say YES…an 18-year-old warrior's life may depend on what you do today." As A-10 pilots, we heard these words many times from our commander & knew every decision could make a difference. How can you find ways to get to YES (even when it's hard) to support others?
8
34
247
What's harder . . . being a mom or being a fighter pilot? I frequently get asked this question & for me, being a mom is definitely harder . . . there are no checklists or emergency procedures to follow or even pre-requisite training. But the hard work is so worth it!
#MothersDay
12
15
242
20 years ago today . . . Maj Gary “Wolfman” Wolf was flying close air support when his A-10 was struck in the right engine by an enemy surface-to-air missile. Despite the battle damage, he was able to land successfully at Tallil Air Base in Iraq.
11
32
239
Hard to believe that it has been nearly two decades since this mission! So many memories . . .
#FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
8
34
234
A-10s on the ground at Tallil Air Base in Iraq in 2003. Intially we used the base as a refueling stop and then we moved A-10s forward and operated from Iraq to be closer to our ground troops for close air support missions.
#WarthogWednesday
11
23
236
What's it like to shoot the gun on the A-10? This picture describes it pretty well . . . you can see and smell the gun gas, it's loud, and the jet shakes and rumbles beneath you.
#WarthogWednesday
13
20
234
The 80/20 rule helps focus our priorities. Spend 80% of time looking outside the cockpit at the objective & potential threats, 20% of time crosschecking inside the cockpit for critical tasks. A good reminder for leaders...focus on the bigger picture, don't live in tactical weeds.
10
34
230
On Veterans Day, I'm thinking about the incredible people I served with along the way . . . my brothers & sisters in the A-10 community & the troops on the ground we supported. I will never forget the commitment to service & sacrifice that so many made in service to this country.
14
17
216
Have you ever wanted to do something but worried about how it would turn out? I certainly did. But I took that leap of faith & did it anyway. The response has been better than I ever expected. So, take that leap of faith. Be afraid & do it anyway. Take action in the face of fear.
8
18
206
One of my favorite photos on this
#WarthogWednesday
. . . shared with me from members of the 3rd Infantry Division. They are why we do what we do!
11
14
205
This was the day my husband left for a 1-year deployment to Afghanistan. That year was by far one of the hardest things I’ve ever done as a parent. Thankfully, that deployment reinforced to me that there’s no shame in asking for help when we need it. We don’t have to do it alone.
10
7
201
Before every mission we talked about the importance of communication. Our objective was to be clear, concise, correct with our wingmen & ground troops. Communication is critical on any team, whether you're talking with 1 person or an entire team. Be clear. Be concise. Be correct.
7
33
197
Last chance to pick up a copy of Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage for 50% off -- sale ends at
@BNBuzz
tomorrow!
#FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
8
30
200
Nothing quite like flying your final pattern on your final flight in the best airplane of all time . . .
#WarthogWednesday
#Aviation
9
11
191
During one of my most difficult missions, I was lucky to have an experienced wingman by my side. That mutual support is critical over Baghdad but also in our personal & professional lives. Who's your wingman? Who will be by your side to support you & push you to be at your best?
11
22
190
Today marks 20 years since Operation Iraqi Freedom began . . . little did we know how much our lives would be forever changed. I'm thankful for my brothers & sisters I served with, grateful for their friendship, support & commitment. May we never forget those who gave their all.
1
16
185
Not saying that I'm running a contest for best pictures with my book, but seriously, this might be the cutest picture ever!
#FlyingInTheFaceOfFear
#FighterPilot
#Aviation
12
15
178
9
27
182
We lost 7 heroes on Jan 28th 1986 but they left a lasting legacy & inspired a new generation. They died doing something they believed in, something important, not for them but for the rest of the world. It was a pivotal moment for many of us & changed the trajectory of our lives.
9
26
175
Happy
#WarthogWednesday
-- there's a great deal on "Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage" at Barnes & Noble right now! Check it out at 50% off . . .
@BNBuzz
3
20
175
"Anybody who doesn’t have fear is an idiot. It’s just that you must make the fear work for you." -- Robin Olds, Legendary Ace & Fighter Pilot
Fear can prevent us from achieving success or it can lead us to a path of growth & change if we harness it effectively.
#LeadWithCourage
11
30
166
Transitioning from A-10A to A-10C was a significant change, especially for pilots who had flown the airplane for a long time. Change wasn’t easy & there were risks. However, the upgrades made us more effective & efficient. We can fear change or we can find a way to do it better.
11
18
169
As A-10 pilots, we learned that accountability could be the difference between success & failure. It shouldn't be about assigning blame; it should be about creating a culture where you can provide feedback, admit mistakes & learn from each other. Your team will be better for it.
4
26
168
Leadership in the air and on the ground is a huge responsibility. Leaders need to be able to manage uncertainty, make difficult decisions, and remain calm under pressure. Lives and livelihoods are on the line. Don’t take it lightly.
5
15
162
The 1st time we takeoff in an A-10 we're solo in the jet. How do we ensure we're ready for that moment & what can you learn for your next challenge?
1️⃣ Prepare: Study, do the work.
2️⃣ Practice: Chair-fly, visualize critical steps.
3️⃣ Plan for Contingencies: How will you respond?
11
11
160
A reminder to put in the work & do what you are trained to do... "Only a fool will swear he has never been scared. Fear is a natural instinct which puts us on guard. Courage is the ability to face your fear and do what you are trained to do.” -- Legendary Fighter Pilot Robin Olds
9
31
163