Richard Coury has over a decade of experience in the Navy as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Instructor. He currently serves as an Instructor at Pensacola, Florida, where he leads a team of instructors and has helped reduce attrition rates. Previously, he spent 5 years as an aircrewman and crew chief, accruing over 1200 flight hours. He has received several awards and qualifications for his service and now aims to continue improving training through feedback and evaluation.