This bill is a legislative commemoration recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery during combat. Captain Williams, who grew up in South Dakota, served as a naval aviator during the Korean War. On November 18, 1952, while on combat air patrol, he engaged in a historic dogfight against seven Soviet MiG-15s, managing to shoot down four enemy aircraft and damage two others. This engagement is noted as the longest dogfight in US Navy history. Despite the significance of his actions, the details remained classified until 1990, and Captain Williams was instructed not to discuss the event.

In December 2025, the Secretary of the Navy recommended that Captain Williams' military decoration be upgraded to the Medal of Honor, which the President of the United States intends to award him for his courage in combat. The bill formally commemorates Captain Royce Williams for his distinguished military career and bravery, highlighting his contributions and the recognition he is set to receive.