DHS Secretary awards Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew for heroic actions during Kerrville flash flooding [Image 3 of 6]

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 photo with Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Corpus Chrisi, after Ruskan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal in Kerrville, Texas, July 11, 2025. Secretary Noem presented the certificate to recognize 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 illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)

• Date Taken: 07.11.2025
• Date Posted: 07.13.2025 17:58
• Photo ID: 9177595
• VIRIN: 250711-G-PJ308-1993
• Resolution: 7882x5254
• Size: 18.08 MB
• Location: KERRVILLE, TEXAS, US