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
Vietnam Veterans of America Detroit Chapter 9 Honors Detroit Police and Firefighters with First Responder Appreciation BBQ
Detroit Veterans Give Back to Those Who Serve and Protect Their Community DETROIT, MI – October 14, 2026 – Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Detroit Chapter 9 proudly hosted a First Responder Appreciation BBQ on Wednesday, October 14, bringing together members of the...
A Legacy Forged in Service: Vietnam Veterans Day and the Impact of Detroit Chapter 9
Each year on March 29, we recognize Vietnam Veterans Day—a day to honor the men and women who served during the Vietnam War. But in Detroit, that recognition is not confined to a single day. It is lived out every day through decades of action, advocacy, and community...
Welcome Home: Detroit Honors Legacy of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 with Powerful New Exhibit
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 and a nationally recognized force in veteran advocacy. Titled...