DHS Secretary awards Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew for heroic actions during Kerrville flash flooding [Image 3 of 5]

KERRVILLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

07.11.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard 

U.S. Coast Guard District 8       

Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Ruskan, aviation survival technician assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and rescue swimmer of MH-65 rescue helicopter 6553, is meritoriously advanced to Petty Officer 2nd Class and 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 Ruskan's “actions, skill and heroism” during aircrew 6553'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 16:14
• Photo ID: 9177539
• VIRIN: 250711-G-PJ308-1217
• Resolution: 5853x3902
• Size: 11.85 MB
• Location: KERRVILLE, TEXAS, US