Our Leadership
Executive Officers
Paul Palazzolo
President
Mark Spooner
Treasurer
Sid E. Taylor
1st Vice President
David Gurtowsky
Secretary
Joe McClellan
2nd Vice President
Board of Directors
Bill Langford
John Lauve
Bill Callahan
Eugene Sullivan
R. Mike Sand
Committee Chairs
Mark Spooner
Public Information Officer
Jack Devine
Director of Legislative Committee, State Council
Irene Spooner
Event Planner
Gudrun Hite
AVVA Representative
CHAPTER NEWS
Relive the Welcome Home Exhibit Honoring Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9
The stories of Vietnam veterans deserve to be remembered, shared, and passed down to future generations. In 2025, the Detroit Historical Museum brought those stories to life through Welcome Home: Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter #9, a special exhibit...
Vietnam veterans mural unveiled at Coleman A Young Municipal Center
Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 is incredibly proud to have commissioned a powerful three-part mural honoring Michigan's Vietnam War veterans, now permanently displayed inside the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in downtown Detroit. Created by Detroit...
Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 Proudly Sponsors Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Gala
An evening of recognition, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to supporting Michigan's veterans. DETROIT, MI – Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Detroit Chapter 9 was proud to be among the sponsors of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund's Annual Dinner &...