he City of Laguna Niguel is proud to recognize the brave men and women of the Armed Forces. Every November, veterans from all branches of the military are honored on a special Veterans Day celebration hosted by the City of Laguna Niguel. The event is open to the public to pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve our country.

On November 11, 2017, the City recognized past and present Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The Program featured speakers Captain Robert Barnard Olds of the U.S. Navy and Army Air Force 1st Lieutenant David “Dave” K. Hayward, both Veterans with the Freedom Committee of Orange County - an organization of Veterans with the mission of bringing their living history into the classroom. Serving on active duty from 1953-1984, Captain Olds spoke on Maritime Aviation, Anti-submarine (Chasing Russian Subs), Arctic Flights, and replenishment at sea. Speaker 1st Lieutenant Hayward is also the author of “A Young Man in the Wild Blue Yonder: Thoughts of a B-25 pilot in WWII” and shared his adventures and challenges as a young man serving his country in WWII.

Watch the Veterans Day Ceremony video. 

The City has a dedicated Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee web page where community members can access information about upcoming military support meetings and fundraising events, as well as send donations.
 City has a dedicated Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee web page where community members can access information about upcoming military support meetings and fundraising events, as well as send donations.