Andrew Ruga, USCG

Andrew was nominated by Todd Pryor,

Andy fully lives up to the motto of an Air Survival Technician, “So Others May Live.”
Being a United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer is a duty he enjoys, trains for daily,
and mentors newly assigned personnel. He is fully prepared, at any moment, to respond
swiftly to calls for help and assist those in distress. Andy has saved numerous lives from
the high seas and land, performed medivac extractions and transport, and assessed post-
hurricane situations. He is a rock-solid team player and leader who is humble, dedicated,
and the go-to-guy for mission accomplishment.