‘Beast’ aspires to a body beautiful

Sasebo sailor trains to win bodybuilding contests in Japan By Travis J. Tritten, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Travis J. Tritten / S&S Petty Officer Second Class Akaiya "The Beast" Miller trains at the Sasebo Naval Base fitness center Thursday. SASEBO NAVAL BASE, Japan — At a lean 218 pounds, Akaiya "The Beast" Miller is massive even among the most dedicated gym regulars at the Sasebo fitness center. But the second class petty officer and amateur bodybuilder wants to be more than another face in the weight room — he wants to be a champion — and this summer he will find out if he has what it takes. Miller, a 25-year-old with a rookie heavyweight win, spent the past nine months methodically and relentlessly training to add another 16 pounds of muscle to his rippling frame. It was preparation for a... [read full story]