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On the recordMay 27, 2026
Royce Williams is a real-life Top Gun, a true American hero and will now be a recipient of our nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota
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Announcement of Medal of Honor for Royce Williams

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