DHS Secretary awards Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew for heroic actions during Kerrville flash flooding [Image 4 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 Lt. Blair Ogujiofor, a pilot assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and co-pilot of MH-65 rescue helicopter 6553, after Ogujiofor was awarded the Air Medal, July 11, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Secretary Noem presented the award for Ogujiofor's “actions and aeronautical skill" 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 17:58
• Photo ID: 9177596
• VIRIN: 250711-G-PJ308-2009
• Resolution: 7746x5164
• Size: 19.31 MB
• Location: KERRVILLE, TEXAS, US