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LIVE: SecWar Hegseth Inducts Royce Williams into Pentagon Hall of Heroes

100-year-old retired Navy Captain Royce Williams is officially inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. After keeping his legendary 1952 Korean War dogfight a secret for over 50 years, this Medal of Honor recipient takes his rightful place in military history. In November 1952, flying an F9F-5 Panther, Williams engaged seven Soviet MiG-15s in a brutal 35-minute dogfight—the longest in U.S. military history. He shot down four enemy fighters and returned to his carrier with 263 bullet holes in his aircraft. Because the clash involved direct combat with the Soviets, the mission was heavily classified for decades. the official induction ceremony of Captain E. Royce Williams into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes following his receipt of the Medal of Honor. Top military officials, including Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of the Navy, and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle, honor Williams for his extraordinary heroism during a classified Cold War mission on November 18, 1952. During the mission, Williams single-handedly engaged seven superior Soviet MiG-15 fighters for 35 minutes in his Grumman Panther, shooting down four and safely landing his severely damaged aircraft on the USS Oriskany. The ceremony includes remarks from leadership, the reading of his citation, the unveiling of his plaque, the presentation of the Medal of Honor flag, and brief remarks from Captain Williams himself. Key Timestamps: [00:11] - Introduction to the ceremony honoring Captain Royce Williams' induction into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. [03:28] - Invocation led by Chaplain Carrie Cash. [06:01] - Remarks by Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle, recounting the harrowing 35-minute dogfight against seven Soviet MiGs in November 1952. [12:42] - Remarks by the Secretary of the Navy, highlighting Williams' humility, skill, and lifetime of service. [17:41] - Remarks by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the historical context of the Cold War and Williams' gallantry. [23:23] - The official reading of the Medal of Honor citation. [25:39] - Unveiling of Captain Williams' plaque in the Hall of Heroes. [26:34] - Presentation of the Medal of Honor flag by the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. [31:08] - Brief, humble remarks and expressions of gratitude by Captain Royce Williams. [34:08] - Benediction and official conclusion of the ceremony. Today, following his Medal of Honor presentation at the State of the Union, the truth is fully recognized. Watch the full Hall of Heroes induction ceremony and tribute. 🔔 Subscribe to DEFENSE NOW for the latest breaking U.S. military news and geopolitical analysis: [Insert Your Subscribe Link Here] #RoyceWilliams #HallOfHeroes #USMilitary #MedalOfHonor #DefenseNow #PeteHegseth #Pentagon #KoreanWar #USNavy #AviationHistory Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | February 2026    • DN February 2026   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour stop at Sierra Space in Louisville, Colo., February 23, 2026. Film Credits: Department of War Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, along with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, formally inducts retired Navy Capt. Elmer Royce Williams into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. This induction follows the events of the previous evening (February 24, 2026), when President Donald J. Trump awarded Capt. Williams the Medal of Honor during the State of the Union address. Capt. Williams is being honored for his extraordinary heroism during the Korean War. On November 18, 1952, while flying from the USS Oriskany, he engaged in a 35-minute dogfight where he was outnumbered by enemy fighters. During the intense battle, he shot down three Soviet MiG-15s and severely damaged a fourth, protecting the ships of Task Force 77 and the sailors aboard them. For decades, much of the story regarding this dogfight remained classified. The ceremony serves to formally recognize his courage, airmanship, and lifetime of service, cementing his legacy in the United States Navy.