The 26-year-old was new to the Coast Guard. He had left a previous career as an accountant before enlisting, and had ...

Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan from NJ has been hailed an "American hero" for rescuing those in the Texas floods. Here's what to know.

KERRVILLE, TEXAS (CNN, KYMA/KECY)— Catastrophic flooding in Central Texas has left more than a hundred people dead, but that number could have been even higher without the bravery of everyday heroes ...