Retired 100-year-old fighter pilot from Escondido receives Medal of Honor - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
by Seema MehtaFebruary 25, 2026
President Trump honored two storied military veterans during his State of the Union address, including 100-year-old veteran Royce Williams of Escondido, who survived what's believed to be the longest dogfight in history.
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/25/2026