Master Diver Rick Bettua talks about his Deep-Sea Story through his published book "Breath," A Master Diver's Survival Tales. In the interview, Rick remembered leaders he learned from on his way to qualifying as a U. S. Navy Master Diver; MDV Paul Schadow, MDV Ray Straining, MDV Sam Sangrey, MDV Gary Chancellor, and Executive Officer from the USS Salvor ARS-52 John Ramero. Rick also mentions Master Diver Adonis Patrick and his brother Harold, the creator of Master Diver Bettua's book cover.
Rick previewed his book with his story of survival after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Australia and another story about surviving 20 feet of ocean floor caving in on him at 80 feet of seawater. He also talks about the best tour of duties as Command Master Chief at Mobile Diving, Salvage Unit One, and USS Salvor. Master Diver Rick Bettua closes the interview with sage advice for U.S. Navy Divers and advice that applies to all branches of military service.