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       

Lt. Ian Hopper, Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi pilot and aircraft commander of MH-65 rescue helicopter 6553, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, July 11, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. The honor was presented by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for Hopper's “exceptional aeronautical skill and heroism” during his aircrew's support of 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: 07.13.2025 16:16
• Photo ID: 9177537
• VIRIN: 250711-G-PJ308-1211
• Resolution: 6405x4270
• Size: 17.41 MB
• Location: KERRVILLE, TEXAS, US