Jun 26, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. Army Rangers Sgt. Joseph J. Drake, left, and Pfc. John Wardell, front, escorted by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, right, arrive to accept the medal on behalf of all World War II Rangers. receive the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2025.; Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY