Retired 100-year-old fighter pilot from Escondido receives Medal of Honor
- Posted on February 25, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
- 2 Views
Retired 100-year-old fighter pilot from Escondido receives Medal of Honor

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.