Jun 26, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. Joseph Drake accepting the Congressional Gold Medal presented by House Speaker Mike Johnson, right, as Drake and Pfc. John Wardell received the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of all World War II Rangers during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2025.; Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY