High Desert Chapter Quad-A

Happy 77th Birthday to Organic Army Aviation!

On June 6, 1942, the War Department approved the assignment of two Cub aircraft to each field artillery battalion, flown and maintained by Field Artillery personnel and completely separate from the Army Air Forces. Designed to supplement the existing system of air support, this organic Army Aviation was to provide air observation means for the adjustment of artillery fire thereby accomplishing the same mission that began with the Balloon Corps during the Civil War in 1861.

From this relatively simple beginning, Army Aviation has grown into a complex and indispensable maneuver element for the Ground Commander, and the possibilities for the future are limitless. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Army Aviation!

Dear AAAA Members - As we observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, let us remember to honor the men and women who lost their lives serving our great country as well as the Families of the Fallen. For all those in our AAAA family who have served and who continue to serve, we thank you, we appreciate you and we will always support you and your family! The AAAA National Office will be closed on Monday, May 27.

Above the Best,
Jeff Schloesser
Major General, Retired
President, AAAA

The chapter wanted to recognize to outstanding officers who have contributed immensely to our branch while serving with The Eagle Team here at the NTC by inducting them into the Knight of St Michael. Congrats and thanks for all your hard worn and dedication in making our branch better.

CPT Todd Geszvain
CPT Jack Burke