Royce Williams, who was in a secretive dogfight with Russian fighter planes, would be eligible for the Medal of Honor upon the passage of the NDAA.

It has been confirmed that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on the 18th ...

The legendary fighter pilot, now 100 years old, kept silent for decades about his dogfight with the Soviets during the Korean ...

Language in the NDAA removes time limitations that prevent Williams from receiving the honor. Williams recounted the mission ...

Royce Williams of Escondido has become eligible to receive the Medal of Honor for the courage he showed during an aerial dogfight during the Korean War in which he took on seven Soviet MiGs, shooting ...

Thanks to efforts by Rep. Darrell Issa, the national defense bill includes language allowing the President to award retired Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams.

More than 70 years after he took part in the longest dogfight in Navy history, scoring four aerial victories, Royce Williams might finally get the Medal of Honor. Over the weekend, Congress released ...

Congressman Darrell Issa of the 48th District, whose district includes Escondido and Valley Center,  December 8 announced the just-finalized 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes his ...

A Grumman F9F Panther fighter jet fires its guns during an attack on the North Korean port of Hungnam.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images 10 years before Tom Cruise was born, America had a real-life 'Top ...

San Dieguito American Legion Post 416 honored held a tribute dinner event Feb. 26 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club to honor Captain E. Royce Williams USN, Retired, Navy Cross and American Legion Medal ...