VFW Post 6024 Mission Viejo, CA

VFW Post 6024 Mission Viejo, CA The Regular Meeting is conducted on the 2nd Monday of every month: 7:00-8:30PM at the Norman Murray Community Center, 23492 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo.

Edward J. Kearns Memorial Post 6024, draws members throughout Saddleback Valley located in South Orange County. Cities include Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Coto de Caza, Trabuco Canyon, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel and Foothill Ranch. About VFW Edward J. Kearns Memorial Post 6024 (est. 1987):
Edward Joseph Kearns was a resident of Miss

ion Viejo, inspired to establish a VFW Post for the local veterans. Edward Kearns was born February 1921 in Long Island, NY. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy and reported to Naval Station Norfolk for training followed by reassignment to the Brooklyn Naval Shipyard. When WWII began, he was stationed at Naval Air Base Reykjavik, Iceland. He returned home briefly and married Rose Ekmanian before being transferred to Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Kearns was assigned to the USS McDougal (DD-358) and became part of the Pacific Fifth Fleet commanded by Admiral Turner. The USS McDougal was a heavily armed flagship, part of Destroyer Squadron 9, assigned to protect transport ships and provide artillery fire with friendly forces on shore. The USS McDougal was also part of Task Force 58 as a destroyer es**rt at the Battle of Saipan during the invasion of the Marianas Islands. During this battle the Japanese incurred heavy losses including 428 aircraft, 4 submarines, 6 destroyers, 2 cruisers and 3 aircraft carriers. The ship was decorated with four battle stars. The USS McDougal also participated in the Liberation of the Philippines. Kearns was honorably discharged in 1962 as Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC). He then worked for 20 years at the Inglewood Post Office as a route processor. After retiring in 1980, he moved to Mission Viejo, where he became active in community affairs. He helped lay the groundwork for the creation of the Mission Viejo Library and in 1987 established VFW Post 6024. Ed Kearns passed away in 1995. In 1996, Post 6024 voted to adopt his name in honor of the man and his memory. VFW Post 6024 continues the legacy started by Edward Kearns and the Saddleback Valley pioneers. We thank them for their service and commitment. Feel free to contact us for membership information! Website:
https://vfwpost6024.org/home

Mailing address:
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6024
P.O. Box 4457
Mission Viejo, CA 92690-4457

VFW POST 6024 YOUTH EDUCATION AWARDSOn the evening of June 2, Gale Goodall, Dick Vaughn, Harry Steelman, and Martha Stee...
06/06/2026

VFW POST 6024 YOUTH EDUCATION AWARDS
On the evening of June 2, Gale Goodall, Dick Vaughn, Harry Steelman, and Martha Steelman met with the faculty, parents, and students of Ladera Ranch Middle School to present certificates recognizing the participation and hard work of the winners of the Patriot’s Pen program.

Dick described the program to the attendees, Gale followed up with a short bio of the students, and Harry and Gale presented certificates and monetary awards. Martha photographed the presentations. The VFW presentations were included as a part of a much larger awards ceremony acknowledging students’ accomplishments this past year.

Awards were given to the following students:
1st - Sophia Wiacek
2nd - William Velasco
3rd - Brock Currier
3rd - Rylin Langston
HM - London Ong
HM - Neha Robin
HM - Eva Young
After presenting the students with their certificates and monetary awards, Harry presented their Social Sciences teacher, Mr. Herbold, with a plaque for his participation in and promotion of the Patriot’s Pen program for the past 20 Years. Mr. Herbold is retiring this year, and his efforts will certainly be missed.

A GREAT PLACE TO CASUALLY MEET OUR MEMBERS Know someone interested in joining our Post? Bring or have them join us at Th...
05/29/2026

A GREAT PLACE TO CASUALLY MEET OUR MEMBERS
Know someone interested in joining our Post? Bring or have them join us at The Laguna Cafe on any Friday morning around 7 am. The cafe is a military-themed, veteran-friendly, casual, comfortable, and fun place overall. You can usually find 20 or more VFW Post 6024 members from all military branches (young and old) gathering here every Friday morning.
>> If you haven't attended our breakfast socials lately... PLEASE STOP BY!

LAGUNA CAFE
24310 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

VFW POST 6024 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS 2026 Photo Gallery of Memorial Day programs held by the City of Mission Viejo, and the...
05/29/2026

VFW POST 6024 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS 2026
Photo Gallery of Memorial Day programs held by the City of Mission Viejo, and the El Toro Memorial Cemetery on Monday, May 25th.

VFW POST 6024 BUDDY POPPY MEMORIAL DAY CAMPAIGNOur 2025–2026 Buddy Poppy campaigns have officially concluded. Thank you ...
05/29/2026

VFW POST 6024 BUDDY POPPY MEMORIAL DAY CAMPAIGN
Our 2025–2026 Buddy Poppy campaigns have officially concluded. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to work at our Buddy Poppy campaigns, and congratulations to the teams on another job well done!

05/27/2026

HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROESThis Memorial Day, VFW Post 6024 proudly remembers the brave men and women who gave their live...
05/22/2026

HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES
This Memorial Day, VFW Post 6024 proudly remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. May we never forget their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to protecting our freedoms. 🇺🇸

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend these Memorial Day ceremonies.
05/15/2026

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend these Memorial Day ceremonies.

SPECIAL AWARD PRESENTATIONOn May 12th, the Mission Viejo Mayor and City Council honored VFW Post 6024 with a special awa...
05/15/2026

SPECIAL AWARD PRESENTATION
On May 12th, the Mission Viejo Mayor and City Council honored VFW Post 6024 with a special award presentation. Representing our Post were members Rene Macare, Casey Kleindienst, John and Julie Carson, Robert Casillas, Gale Goodall, Rick Bitney, Jim Asch, Steve Thornton and Auxiliary member Alma Macaré. We received multiple awards that day—one from Mayor Wendy Bucknam, another from District Supervisor Don Wagner, and one from the Mission Viejo City Council. It was an impressive show of recognition from the city.

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24932 Veterans Way
Mission Viejo, CA
92692

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