Autor/-in: David Wayne Couvillon

Colonel David Couvillon, USMCR (Ret. ), is a Louisiana native and former CEO of the Louisiana Office of State Group Benefits. He began his service in the U. S. Marine Corps in 1974, rising rapidly through the enlisted ranks before earning a commission in 1984. Over a 40-year military career, Col. Couvillon held key leadership positions in the Marine Corps Reserve, including command of Weapons Company and later the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines (3/23). He deployed to Iraq in 2003 during Operation Enduring Freedom, serving as both Battalion Commander and Military Provincial Governor of Wassit Province. He retired in 2014 after serving as Senior Military Advisor to the 1st Naval Construction Division (Seabees). Col. Couvillon is a decorated veteran whose awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (2nd award), and Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award). He holds a B. S. in Management Administration from LSU and is a graduate of multiple Marine Corps leadership schools. An active civic leader, he has served in numerous veterans, historical, and charitable organizations. He was inducted into LSU's Cadets of the Ole War Skule Hall of Honor and is a recipient of the Slim Harpo Ambassador Award.