Vermont American Legion Elects Cloutier as Department Commander

MONTPELIER – The American Legion Department of Vermont convened its annual department convention on June 23 and 24, at Double Tree Hotel, Burlington. Mark Cloutier, Post 7 in Hardwick, was elected department commander.

Other officers elected and installed to lead the organizations for the year 2023-2024 were Joseph Zickmund, Barre Post 10, senior vice commander; Brian Massey Jr., Squadron 3 in Montpelier, detachment commander of Sons of The American Legion; Marc Colety, Post 69 in Arlington, senior vice commander.

Also elected were David Hendee, Squadron 50 in Castleton, director of the American Legion Riders; Christopher Wood, Post 59 in Waterbury, assistant director; Debi Graziano, Unit 1 in St. Albans, department president of American Legion Auxiliary; and John Tester, Unit 50 in Castleton, department vice president.