Army Reserve Ambassador presents Purple Heart to Vietnam War veteran
Specialist Fourth Class Raymond Steven Williams watches as his grandson, Fynn Williams, 8, delivered remarks during his Purple Heart presentation ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., June 17, 2026. Assisting Fynn at the podium is Juan Rodriguez, Special Events Coordinator, HQDA Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-1. Williams received his Purple Heart 57 years after being wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam on Dec. 31, 1968.