veterans

Hugh B. Speed III will be honored as Mission Viejo's Veteran of the Year on Monday, November 11 during the City's annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. inside the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way.

The City of Mission Viejo and American Soldier Network will host a simple flag-holding and candlelight gathering to honor the people who lost their lives and the heroes who responded to the catastrophic events of 9/11.

Join Mayor Wendy Bucknum, City and business leaders in celebrating our local veterans and highlighting women in leadership during the State of the City event on Saturday, November 11.

John "Bogie" Boegeman will be honored as Mission Viejo's Veteran of the Year on Saturday, November 11 during the City's annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. inside the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center at 24932 Veterans Way.

Bogie faithfully served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1960. During his tenure, he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and worked in top secret clearance for the Atomic Energy Commission. For his service, he was named Airman of the Month and awarded good conduct national defense services medals.