The Tennessee Valley Chapter (TVC) was organized in 1976 in Huntsville Alabama by professionals assigned to the former Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal. At its height prior to the Aviation and Troop Command (ATCOM) moving to Redstone Arsenal in 1995, the chapter had approximately 103 loyal members. The first chapter president was Jack Isom. Jack was followed by John Finafrock, Gar Crask, and the last President before the infusion of the majority of the Saint Louis Lindberg chapter was Mike Boyd.

Since the merging of ATCOM and MICOM in 1996, the TVC has become an even more vibrant and active chapter in the Redstone Arsenal , AL community. The established chapter eagerly welcomed the many members relocating from the St. Louis area. Today, the TVC board is now a mix of original TVC members and those that relocated from the Lindbergh Chapter.

The chapter has greatly increased membership and chapter activities. Membership has steadily grown to a high of 1249. As winner of the Master Chapter Membership Enrollment Award for 2002, the Chapter has continued to set the bar for membership sustainment, retention, and recruiting. Today, TVC continues to see tremendous growth and is now the second largest chapter in the Association.

The TVC chapter scholarship program is the most active of any Association chapter. From its inception, the Chapter made enhancement of the scholarship program one of its key goals. In 1999, the Board completed the planning, coordination, and funding necessary to put in place five new scholarships for a total of six awards to be available beginning in the year 2000. By 2003, c ontinuing to grow both quantitatively and qualitatively, the TVC scholarship effort reached record setting performance as four more scholarships/interest free loans were awarded to individuals with ties to the Tennessee Valley Chapter. T he Chapter now boasts a total of fifteen scholarship awards available to its membership. In 2003, r ecipients associated with the TVC received $38,000 in scholarships and interest free loans, a remarkable 25% of the AAAA Scholarship Foundation total of $153,500, and a significant 12% increase from 2002 when our recipients accounted for 13% of the total dollars.

The Product Support Symposium is an annual landmark event for Aviation Logistics, providing a professional forum for Government and Industry to explore improvements in the reliability and supportability of Aviation systems and technologies. A carry over from the Lindbergh Chapter, this event continues to highlight the importance that has always been placed on aviation product supportability. In January 1999, then TVC President BG(P) Bergantz welcomed the man who's name is synonymous Aviation Logistics and whom the event is now named in honor of, Mr. Joseph P. Cribbins himself, and about 300 attendees to the PSS reception. Of particular significance that year was a commemorative dinner conducted during the symposium honoring, Mr. Joseph P. Cribbins' 25th anniversary. The dinner was attended by many dignitaries and was an overwhelming success. Today, the PSS continues to be one of the most professionally rewarding events the TVC hosts each year.

The TVC encourages and promotes exemplary performance of Army Soldiers, community leaders, and AAAA members. Throughout its history, the Chapter has recognized the Redstone Arsenal and AMCOM Soldier of the Quarter, Soldier of the Year, Non-Commissioned Office of the Quarter and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year with an annual paid AAAA membership and a monetary gift to each soldier. The TVC also contributes each year to the Soldier/NCO of the Year luncheon at the Redstone Officers and Civilian Club. Additionally, numerous deserving individuals have been recognized with the Order of St Michael award.

Socially, the annual Spring and Fall Bass fishing contest established and operated by TVC anglers is a highlight for the large number of outdoorsmen membership. Monthly socials are hosted by the very active and supportive local aerospace industry support.

The TVC Chapter was named AAAA chapter of the year in 1999, 2002, and 2003. Today, the Tennessee Valley Chapter of AAAA continues to challenge its executive board and members as well as all AAAA Chapters to reach new levels of service and support for its membership, the local community, AAAA, and Army Aviation. Throughout its history, the Chapter's numerous accomplishments, professional and social programs, and overall continuing proactive spirit have made it a cornerstone association for the Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville communities. The TVC's generosity, focus, determination and unbounded energy are equaled by few other AAAA Chapters. From scholarship contributions to membership growth and sustainment, the Tennessee Valley Chapter is unquestionably the best and finest Chapter in all of AAAA.