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Heroic Coast Guard Rescuer Honored After Texas Floods

2/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan will receive the Legion of Merit for rescuing over 160 people during the 2025 Texas floods.
He recounted the rescue story and the 11-year-old girl who prayed for rescue, emphasizing the emotional impact of Ruskan's first mission.
The girl, present at the address, was reunited with Ruskan.
The reunion marked a poignant moment in the disaster's aftermath.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan will receive the Legion of Merit for rescuing over 160 people during the 2025 Texas floods.
He recounted the rescue story and the 11-year-old girl who prayed for rescue, emphasizing the emotional impact of Ruskan's first mission.
The girl, present at the address, was reunited with Ruskan.
The reunion marked a poignant moment in the disaster's aftermath.