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Scott Ruskan, United States Coast Guard swimmer helped coordinate the rescue of many people at the Camp Mystic during the ...

A Coast Guard rescue crew received distinguished awards for helping save the lives of those trapped in Kerrville, Texas, ...

Visiting the area of Texas hit by deadly flooding last week, US President Donald Trump defends government officials who have ...

Four U.S. Coast Guard aircrew members received military medals for their heroism during catastrophic flash flooding at Camp ...

Among them is Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, who is credited with helping evacuate more than 160 campers. This was Ruskan’s first recovery mission.

The Coast Guard team aboard Rescue 6553 saved nearly 200 people trapped by the deadly floods in Texas this past week.

The Dramatic Rescue at Camp Mystic Ruskan’s team received a call from Task Force 1 – a Texas search-and-rescue team early in the morning that Friday telling them that they were urgently needed in ...

Emmy Nominations Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s Final Picks THR's executive editor of awards coverage weighs in on dozens of categories.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose ...