Dennis Howland

Director At Large


Dennis Howland was first elected at VVA’s 19th National Convention in Spokane, WA, to serve as one of ten National At-Large Directors and was re-elected to continue serving in this position at VVA’s 21st National Convention in Orlando, FL. Howland served in the U.S. Marine Corps for nearly 8 years, receiving an honorable discharge at the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He served in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967 in Aviation Operations with MACS-7, MASS-3 and MAG 36. Since joining VVA, Howland has created a new VVA Chapter serving as President, created a new State Council and is serving his fourth term as SC President in Utah. He serves as VVA National Public Affairs Committee Chair. He also serves on the Region 9 Disciplinary, Government Affairs, and POW/MIA Committees. Howland currently serves on Utah’s Veterans and Military Affairs Commission, was appointed to serve on the Utah Governor’s World War II Monument Commission, serves the County Veterans Advisory Council, and serves as VFW Utah’s Legislative Chair. He and his wife Sherry live in Ogden, UT. They have 5 children, 26 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

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