Honoring Leadership and Legacy

April 20, 2026   |   By Vic Black

Former Chapter President John Pennell Jr. (left) was recognized with a plaque by current chapter President Rick Driesbach.

After leading assembled chapter members in commemorating and then toasting the 1942 Doolittle Raiders, former Chapter President John Pennell Jr. was recognized with a plaque for six years of dedicated leadership of the chapter by current President Rick Driesbach. JP, as he’s known, guided the Tennessee Valley Chapter through the COVID years and continues to serve as an active member of the chapter’s Executive Council.