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Trump Honors Coast Guard Hero of Deadly July 4 Central Texas Floods During State of the Union
President Trump awarded the Legion of Merit to Coast Guard swimmer Scott Ruskan for rescuing approximately 165 people during the 2025 Central Texas floods.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump honored Petty Officer Scott Ruskan at the State of the Union and announced he will receive the Legion of Merit, with the medal pinned during a standing ovation.
- On July 4, 2025, the Guadalupe River surged, causing catastrophic flash flooding that killed more than 130 people, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, Kerr County.
- The operation included 12 flights into the flood zone, with Coast Guard crews aiding evacuations involving more than 230 people while officials credited Ruskan with helping save at least 165.
- Following the recognition, Corpus Christi community leaders praised Ruskan and Trump announced 10 other service members will receive medals at a White House ceremony soon.
- In a marathon address, President Donald Trump used surprise guests like Ruskan to punctuate his record 108-minute State of the Union, highlighting heroics to bolster the administration's message to wary voters.
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Texas floods Coast Guard hero honored at State of the Union, reunited with 11-year-old he saved
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer who is credited with helping rescue dozens of children from deadly Texas floods in July was awarded the Legion of Merit and reunited with an 11-year-old he helped save.
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