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
George Adams
Bill Langford
Bill Callahan
John Lauve
R. Mike Sand
Eugene Sullivan
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
New Detroit Museum Exhibit Honors Legacy of Vietnam Veterans’ Chapter
A new exhibition at the Detroit Historical Museum is shining a light on the history, sacrifice, and continued service of the Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter #9, the first VVA chapter in Michigan. Titled “Welcome Home: Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit...
A top new air cadet in Michigan says she appreciates CAP support
Three years ago, Grace Lancaster had a life-changer. She had just spent five days learning the basics of flying, using flight simulators and taking on team challenges at the Space Camp Aviation Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama....
Scholarship backing rises to $1 million, thanks to Vietnam veterans
Funds to support the pursuit of higher education by descendants of Vietnam War-era veterans got another boost, as the founding organization added $250,000 to the program. The additional funding from Detroit Chapter #9 of the Vietnam Veterans of America brings the...