Larry A. Polzin

National Senior Vice Commander

Disabled American Veterans

 
A native of Colorado, Polzin entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961 after graduating from high school. Following basic training, he served as a member of the 1st Marine Division, 1st Engineer Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. His military service continued until disability retirement in 1966.

 
Polzin joined the professional staff of the DAV as an NSO in 1972. He was promoted to Assistant Supervisor at the Los Angeles National Service Office. He retired in 1998 after more than 25 years of service as an NSO. 

Polzin is a life member of Chapter 73, Woodland Hills, Calif., where he has been active in a variety of positions. At the Department level, he has served as Jr. Vice Commander, Sr. Vice Commander and was elected Department Commander in 1996. 

Polzin is actively involved in veterans’ issues at the state and national level. His service has included Chairman of the Department of California Finance Committee, the National Executive Committee and various other National Interim Committees.