DHS Secretary awards Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew for heroic actions during Kerrville flash flooding [Image 1 of 5]

KERRVILLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

07.11.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard 

U.S. Coast Guard District 8       

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem poses for a group photo with a Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew, July 11, 2025, after recognizing the crew in Kerrville, Texas. Award party from left to right: Petty Officer 2nd Class Seth Reeves, aviation maintenance technician, Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, flight copilot, Secretary Noem, Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Ruskan, aviation survival technician, Lt. Ian Hopper, aircraft commander; the crew was recognized for their heroic actions and numerous rescues in the wake of the devastating flash flooding near Kerrville. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)

• Date Taken: 07.11.2025
• Date Posted: 07.12.2025 13:49
• Photo ID: 9176817
• VIRIN: 250711-G-PJ308-1948
• Resolution: 8050x5367
• Size: 21.59 MB
• Location: KERRVILLE, TEXAS, US