Video by Staff Sgt. Katie Grandori | California National Guard Primary | 05.15.2020
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, on May 15, 2020. The flyover is part of the America Strong nationwide salute by the military to honor medical professionals and other essential workers serving on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team treating COVID-19 patients and other hospital staff......
Video by Staff Sgt. Katie Grandori | California National Guard Primary | 05.15.2020
[Unslated social media edit.] The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over Mission Hospital in Mission, Viejo on May 15, 2020. The flyover is part of the America Strong nationwide salute by the military to honor medical professionals and other essential workers serving on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. The team treating COVID-19 patients and......
Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Dobbs | Commander, Submarine Group Seven | 08.22.2018
Chief Machinist’s Mate (Weapons) Oscar Avalos, a native of Mission Viejo, California, is assigned to Commander, Submarine Group Seven, headquartered at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. He explains why he loves the Navy and has made it a career as a submarine machinist's mate. “The job that I do used to be called torpedoman," said Avalos. "When it comes down to it when we’re at......
Video by Lance Cpl. Carlos Lopez | 1st Marine Division | 09.29.2017
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adolfo Godina Jr., a motor transport operator with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, was recognized at the fifth annual Mission Armed Forces tribute at Mission Viejo, Calif., Sept. 29, 2017. The tribute was during a football game at Mission Viejo High School honoring service members, veterans and Gold Star families.(U.S. Marine Corps video......
Video by Cpl. Nathaniel Cray and Lance Cpl. Damion Hatch | Marine Rotational Force - Darwin | 04.29.2017
Sgt. Phillip O'Shea, Forward Coordination Element data chief, Marine Rotational Force Darwin 17.2, uses sports and competitive spirit to build camaraderie with Australians in Darwin, Australia, April 29, 2017. The drive he uses to push his body to the limit for victory is the same that pushes him to never let the mates to his left and right down. O'Shea is from Mission Viejo, Calif....
Video by Cpl. Michael Wick | 12th Marine Corps District | 05.15.2014
Interview with Jacob Wolf, senior at Mission Viejo High School, and 17-year-old native of Mission Viejo, Calif., about his experience helping save others from a fire on Los Aliso and Vallejo St., May 12. Jacob is currently enlisted in the Marine Corps and is scheduled to leave for bootcamp October 6....
Video by Cpl. Michael Wick | 12th Marine Corps District | 05.15.2014
Interview with Staff Sgt. Juan M. Elizondo, staff non-commissioned officer in charge at Recruiting Substation Mission Viejo, Recruiting Station Orange County, about his poolees, Kyle Hansen and Jacob Wolf, who helped save others from a fire on Los Aliso and Vallejo St., May 12....
Video by Cpl. Michael Wick | 12th Marine Corps District | 05.15.2014
Interview with Kyle Hansen, senior at Laguna Hills High School, and 18-year-old native of Mission Viejo, Calif., about his experience helping save others from a fire on Los Aliso and Vallejo St., May 12. Kyle is currently enlisted in the Marine Corps and is scheduled to leave for bootcamp August 4....