How many of you have joined, or thought about joining, a motorcycle group?

SFC Derek Ashman — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:02:06 -0400

I know I joined a motorcycle association to help our own. I am glad I did, because not only do I help our brothers and sisters that need help but the bond in the group is unbelievable.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/life/2015/07/12/inside-military-mcs-motorcycle-clubs-iron-order-green-nights-infidels-raging-goats-warfighters-hells-angels/30047421/

A new surge is fueling membership in military motorcycle clubs

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Response by SFC Daniel Faires made Jul 13 at 2015 9:08 AM

SFC Daniel Faires — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:08:40 -0400

I belong to an organization that is focused on veterans and to be a full patch member you have to be an honorably discharged combat veteran

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 9:23 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:23:21 -0400

I remind the CG that as proffesion of arms is preached, a club, association, group etc.. isthe same for those that ride.

Response by MSgt Niclas Svensson made Jul 13 at 2015 9:24 AM

MSgt Niclas Svensson — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:24:14 -0400

I am a Green Knights member. As you said, the bond of brotherhood is amazing. I was a member of Chapter 28 in AZ for a few years and now a member of Chapter 1 at JBMDL. An amazing group of bothers and sisters. I only wish I had found the club sooner.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jul 13 at 2015 10:02 AM

Maj Chris Nelson — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:02:32 -0400

I decided many years ago that I would be a lifelong Independent. Many MC/Riders Groups have requirements for participation. I like to be able to manage my own time and rides. I have no problems with people that DO join, and have ridden with them, but on my own terms. For a very short period of time (1-2 years) I was part of the American Legion Riders out of San Antonio Tx.... I could not give them the time I felt they deserved....further showing me that to be a member was not for me at that time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 10:57 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:57:11 -0400

I have always considered myself as an independent, but recently joined the Purple Heart Riders Association. The only thing required for membership is to have been awarded the Purple Heart and own and ride a motorcycle.

Response by SFC Derek Ashman made Jul 13 at 2015 11:11 AM

SFC Derek Ashman — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:11:05 -0400

My group you can even join with having a honorable discharge or if still in anything can cause you to get anything but honorable discharge

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 11:23 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:23:47 -0400

I ride as a supporter for Bikers Against Child Abuse. Anyone can join as long as you do not have a record of abuse against children or women; and they FBI background check those who join. For those who are protectors, this provides a purpose. http://www.bacaworld.org

"Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle."

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Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 11:40 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:40:06 -0400

I've thought about it, sure. I've always enjoyed the spontaneous rides more than the hassle of trying to get everyone to meet at the same place at the same time and not have too many people bail on ya.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 13 at 2015 2:05 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:05:50 -0400

SFC Derek Ashman Unfortunately, I feel I'm too old, but I just joined the Patriot Guard Riders here in Southern California. I haven't had a day off yet to perform a mission, but I will get one in before the summer is over. I've talked to a few, but I'm not in the mood to be a guest, then a prospect, and all the stuff that comes with it at the age of 58. I've been approached by the American Legion (which I'm a life time member of), and a group here has approached me in California through one of my connections on RP. I'm just really super busy, but you never know I just may join one of them anyway! I think you need to really understand what the MC is about and what their agenda and charter is before you take that step. Just food for thought from an Old Colonel!

Response by SSG Brandon Sheldon made Jul 13 at 2015 2:09 PM

SSG Brandon Sheldon — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:09:02 -0400

I'm glad im riding with the club I'm with. Been with them for over a year now and been to chapters across the country and always felt at home even as a prospect and the brotherhood is very strong as well.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 2:21 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:21:26 -0400

I have belonged to a couple over the years. My first one was called the Kansas City, MO, Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit in 1978...rode 1200 Harley Hogs!!! Well, maybe it wasn't a real club, but you'll never find a group more exclusive to join than the motorcycle unit of a major law enforcement department.

Response by Prince McNeil made Jul 13 at 2015 2:40 PM

Prince McNeil — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:40:44 -0400

I would love to, but I can't afford a motorcycle!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 2:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:48:32 -0400

I joined Patriot Guard Riders in 2010 and have done several funeral missions and a few welcome home missions since. When I returned home from deployment in 2012, I thought about maybe joining a group and subsequently was invited to join a local American Legion riders. I go at my own pace. I decided to opt for the Veteran plates too.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 13 at 2015 4:48 PM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 16:48:19 -0400

I perform missions with the Patriot Guard Riders when I can.
I'm also going through the process of joining a veteran's motorcycle association. Their requirements are documented service in combat and owning/riding a motorcycle of at least 750cc's.

I've looked into a few MC's in my area but they all seem to be "Red and White" support clubs (not that I have anything against the Red and White/81), or they claim to be 3-piece clubs that follow the 1% code but don't call themselves a 1% club and also aren't a member of the Coalition of Clubs.

Response by PO3 John Jeter made Jul 13 at 2015 6:55 PM

PO3 John Jeter — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:55:05 -0400

I ride with the East Texas Patriot Guard Riders. There's no pressure and not much in the way of rules. Great people and peripheral contact with VFW, Legion, and VVA events and functions.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2015 7:12 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:12:00 -0400

I personally ride proudly with the Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets. Waco was bad for us just like several other veteran clubs that had members there. My understanding is it was chosen as neutral to help ensure something like that didn't happen.

That being said I would warn service members to do a lot of research before riding with or joining any motorcycle group; just because they aren't wearing an MC patch doesn't mean they are safe for your career, the caveat is just because they are wearing an MC patch doesn't mean they aren't. No matter what choices you make, be and ride safely.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jul 14 at 2015 12:29 AM

TSgt David L. — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:29:16 -0400

I've belonged to a couple but finding a group that both have the same passion and the right people is hard. The PGR is different because we ride for different reasons. Maybe one day.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jul 14 at 2015 7:36 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:36:50 -0400

I am a Green Knight (Chapter 75). I also do PGR missions

Response by MSgt John Grollimund made Jul 14 at 2015 7:49 AM

MSgt John Grollimund — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:49:00 -0400

I ride with the PGR and am looking to getting into the Green Knights here in ND.

Response by SFC Jonathan Abes made Jul 15 at 2015 5:13 PM

SFC Jonathan Abes — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:13:04 -0400

I belong to Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

Response by CPT Arch Nissel made Jul 15 at 2015 5:20 PM

CPT Arch Nissel — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:20:25 -0400

Joined the Blue Knights years ago and am still a member but don't get to make meetings as am normally a few thousand miles away

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 5:23 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 17:23:25 -0400

I am late to the conversation, but I joined the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association. For me its an awesome way to ride with other guys from post (it seems each post I get to has a chapter) and is a nice mix of enlisted, officer and veterans (and no one knows your rank, just your name). To join you have to be a combat vet, and have a motorcycle with bigger than 600cc's...thats about it.

CVMA does a lot of charitable and social work to help veterans, and (to me) gives me a great social outlet to hang out and ride.

Response by PO3 Kevin Doucette made Jul 15 at 2015 7:09 PM

PO3 Kevin Doucette — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:09:25 -0400

Riding with PGR since they started in Colorado. Joined America's Guardians MC (membership limited to Active Duty, Reserve, Honorably Discharged, and Emergency Service i.e: EMS, LEO, CO, fire). They require a criminal background check even if you have a security clearance. I think the politicians were worried about vets and active duty joining 1% clubs and they're too ignorant to understand the difference.

Response by PO1 Rodney Bracey made Jul 15 at 2015 7:40 PM

PO1 Rodney Bracey — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 19:40:24 -0400

I'm a member of the CVMA (Combat Veteran's Motorcycle Association). Chapter 34-4 Lowcountry Pirates in the greater Charleston, SC area.

We help fellow Veterans support local charities that help veterans and support each other.

Response by SP5 Robert Grant made Jul 15 at 2015 8:11 PM

SP5 Robert Grant — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:11:49 -0400

I have been a member of the American Legion Riders since 2005. You have to be a American Legion member, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion members to join. We are not a motorcycle club. We ride for our Veterans and Veterans Charities. I am also a member of the Patriot Guard.

Response by PO1 Aaron Baltosser made Jul 15 at 2015 8:30 PM

PO1 Aaron Baltosser — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:30:36 -0400

I don't like people well enough to join a group, even one that enjoys riding motorcycles. I refuse to ride in large groups because of the slinky effect. That effect was bad on a battalion march with my Marines, but on bikes it's a whole different story. To me, riding is church. It's where despite all of the road and traffic noise, I find it quiet and peaceful. If I do something as a longer ride, I might go with 1 other trusted guy, two tops.

Response by SN Timothy Ehrenhaft made Jul 16 at 2015 1:31 AM

SN Timothy Ehrenhaft — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 01:31:26 -0400

I've been a member of the American Veterans M/C since 2003 with no regrets. My club brothers are my second family, and many are closer than family.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 8:29 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:29:49 -0400

I would like to (when I get back from Korea), but it seems that most motorcycle groups are aimed at Harley/cruiser riders. I ride sportbikes, and even though the bike I've got in storage is American (Buell) I don't feel like I fit in with the normal motorcycle club crowd.

Response by SMSgt Daniel Yoder made Jul 16 at 2015 2:23 PM

SMSgt Daniel Yoder — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:23:48 -0400

Being part of a motorcycle club is the only thing right now keeping me sane. I have been a member of the American Legion Riders for 8 years now. The Riders is a excellant group for a riding club if you want to get together with fellow veterans on bikes and do a benefit run. They also support the Legacy Fund for the American Legion which provides scholarship money to children of fallen service men and women for a full 4 years term. This is part of many things they do. Yes it does take some dedication but it really depends on the Post Program as to how in depth they require the time of its members.
However I also belong to a MC known as the MILITARY COHORTS. WE are a small group of veterans who have decidied to start our own club after some issues in trying to deal with other veteran MC clubs in the New England area. We are a new club right now of less then a year but have 10 members growing to more then 20 in the near future. These guys are my family, they have been there for me in many ways other riding clubs are not. We are not a 1% club and never will be but just a bunch of veterans who want to look out for each other as we did when we were deployed or in battle. The requirement for membership is the ame as joining any American Legion Post, and must be honorably discharged. There is not a requirement to be a combat vet at all.

Response by MAJ Brian Haddle made Jul 16 at 2015 10:13 PM

MAJ Brian Haddle — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:13:28 -0400

I am a proud member of the US Military Vets MC and love the brotherhood that the club provides. The priorities in the Club are 1) God and Family 2) Job 3) Club. Having done 30 years of active and reserve service I found that I missed the brotherhood that you only get with others that served. I missed being around soldiers and the club gives that back. Most of the members are of course former enlisted men and I get no breaks at all for being an officer, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love them all and in the club we are all brothers who served.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2015 8:04 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:04:16 -0400

I'm a member of the Green Knights. I started in Chapter 86 in England and now I'm in Chapter 48 at JBLE. The GK is a great club because its very laid back and built for and by military members of all branches and is very career and family friendly. If you can't make it to an event, no big deal. There will be another one. We do it all, charity runs, memorial runs, motorcycle safety rallies. We also just go out for rides, if you can believe that. As coincidence would have it, the cover photo on the linked article is us. I'm the guy in the front, on the left. That was the POW-MIA Memorial on JBLE on National POW-MIA Remembrance Day last year. http://www.jble.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123425215
Our biggest problem seems to be folks misspelling Knights a "nights."

JBLE honors POWs, MIAs during memorial events

U.S. Service members and civilians from Joint Base Langley-Eustis came together at Langley Air Force Base to honor prisoners of war and military members still missing in action during the 5th annual POW/MIA Memorial week Sept. 16 and 17. During the events, Langley hostedU.S. Air

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2015 12:42 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 12:42:19 -0400

Joined CVMA and found a home. I road with a few Clubs when younger but I am to old at 58 for their kind of politics. Joined CVMA and found a home.

Response by MSgt David Haupt made Jul 17 at 2015 1:02 PM

MSgt David Haupt — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:02:36 -0400

I have thought about it and will soon be looking into it. First interaction with some of these motorcycle groups came out of Dover AFB, DE. Everyone knows Dover AFB is were are fallen come on their first leg home. Let me give you some more insight. The Dover AFB Team bring back the fallen with honors and dignity. As a Security Force members, we escorting the remains to and from the A/C to the Mortuary. We also make sure DVs and families are escorted as well. I have had the privilege and honor of ensuring the escort by Hurst is done correctly as well. See when it comes time for the fallen from NJ, DE, some of MD, PA and VA to go home they are escorted by local Police and motorcycle groups. The groups consist of Combat Vets, Buffalo Soldiers, Patriot Riders and even the Pagans. There are other groups who do the same but these are the most remembered to me. I ensured they are lined up and waiting on the Hurst to leave the installation. It is an awesome sight to see and hear these groups leave Dover. Makes you choked up inside and PROUD to be an AMERICAN. With this I have made several contacts and friends who I still keep in contact with today. The most is when all three groups showed up at the same time to escort a Marine from NJ. Pure professionalism by all.

Response by MSG Christopher Mackey made Jul 17 at 2015 6:56 PM

MSG Christopher Mackey — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:56:38 -0400

There are some great groups out there to join. I joined a Masonic Riding Association called the Widows Sons who do many charitable functions. The Military groups are great too especially the Patriot Guard. Either way the important thing is Fraternity which I miss since I retired. I now have a chance to be around like minded individuals and have a whole lot of fun and have a purpose.

Response by SGT John Wesberry made Jul 18 at 2015 11:47 AM

SGT John Wesberry — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 11:47:43 -0400

I thought about joining a club once. I miss the brotherhood of military members, but I just can not see being a guest, then a prospect and then maybe a member. I have to many battle ridden scares to worry about the stuff that goes with going through membership rituals. Plus, if I want to ride, I ride, if I do not want to then I do not. I am not one for ridding because the prez is ridding. I do not hold it against anyone who is in club to each his own.

Response by SSG(P) D. Wright Downs made Jul 18 at 2015 1:11 PM

SSG(P) D. Wright Downs — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:11:29 -0400

I rode for years--in fact, that is how I joined the Army, being stranded on my bike in front of the recruiting office waiting for an accident to be cleaned up. I road in Europe and all over the US. However, due to a back injury in the Army, I don't ride any more and moving back to the states after getting out , I no longer had a license. Would love to ride again. I keep thinking about it--perhaps a BMW with a side car for my Service Dog. Has to a quiet ridding.

Response by SSG Keith Roberson made Jul 21 at 2015 4:23 PM

SSG Keith Roberson — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:23:26 -0400

When I bought my Harley, the dealership bought me a one year membership to the Harley Owners Group (HOG) as is standard now with all purchases new or used. But I joined the local HOG chapter to meet "like' minded people and ride, and found out that most of these people are retired veterans just like myself. I also like the no pressure hassles of being in this group.

Response by MSgt Randy Price made Jul 23 at 2015 2:46 PM

MSgt Randy Price — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:46:04 -0400

I have belonged to motorcycle clubs for years, I am the International Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club Webmaster. I have been riding since I was a teenager and love being in the wind. The reason that I joined the GKMMC was for the brotherhood that is within the military itself and the compassion we share. Our club is a mentorship and safety training organization to help keep other military riders safe. We hold mentorship rides, safety days, motorcycle safety classes. We also support veteran events and raise money to help out military members and families that are having hard times. The original club was formed in 1999 at Joint Base M-D-L by several DoD Civilians and Active Duty Members. We are proud of the fact that the current SHAPE Commander is a member of our club. If you are active duty, retired, DoD Civilian, VA employed, or VA Disabled you are eligible for membership as well as your spouses. We also have a program for the children so that the whole family can be members. Check out http://greenknightsmmc.org/.

Response by SSG Brandon Sheldon made Jul 23 at 2015 8:15 PM

SSG Brandon Sheldon — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:15:47 -0400

I ride with the Iron Order MC and I wouldn't give it up for anything. We are a non 1% law abiding club. Where ever I go, I know I'll have family and brotherhood and a place to lay my head.
http://www.ironordermc.com

Response by SFC Derek Ashman made Jul 23 at 2015 8:24 PM

SFC Derek Ashman — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:24:14 -0400

Well I ride with a group called Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association or VEMA for short. We all are military (active, Veterans), police, first responders, and public service. We do stuff to help our own and give back. I been with them for 3 years and enjoyed every second of it. http://www.vema-usa.com

V.E.M.A

The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association is a nonprofit organization. Financial support comes from charitable gifts and membership dues. Revenues generated are utilized to coordinate and participant in events that assist those who were seriously wounded in the line of duty; or for services provided to the survivors of those killed in the line of duty. The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association thank all those who donate and support our...

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 24 at 2015 5:40 AM

PO1 John Miller — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:40:07 -0400

I just got my membership application approved for Combat Vets Motorcycle Association, CVMA Chapter 32-2 Tucson, AZ.

Response by SSG Ray Strenkowski made Jul 24 at 2015 10:49 AM

SSG Ray Strenkowski — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:49:52 -0400

I briefly thought about it - but just don't have the time to dedicate to it and when I really think about it I prefer to ride by myself or a small group of friends anyway.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2015 4:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:11:28 -0400

I love to ride. I am quite good on the street, and passable elsewhere. Riding with other people is only fun when they approach your skill and experience level. Most riders I meet ride on the weekends don't focus on the skills and habits and are not people I want to ride with in close quarters.

Riding is fun which means I want to ride with people who enjoy it as much as I do, so I most often ride alone. This is one more reason that riding is like sex.

Response by TSgt Ronald Carroll made Aug 1 at 2015 5:33 PM

TSgt Ronald Carroll — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:33:46 -0400

I belong to Gold Wing Road Riders Accociation (GWRRA) I also ride with the Patriot Guard .

I ride as much as I can and whenever I can wife and I have ridden to 23 Different states and plan on doing more next year.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Feb 1 at 2016 9:36 AM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:36:34 -0500

Too many people get wrapped up in colors and bikes and forget what riding is all about. They just need to drop all of that and hit the open road and remember why they bought a bike in the first place...freedom.

I have ridden with the Patriot Guard escorting returning Guard Units home and for a couple of funerals...I will always ride to honor but I just don't want to be part of an organized group.

Response by PO1 Aaron Baltosser made Feb 4 at 2016 2:39 PM

PO1 Aaron Baltosser — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:39:06 -0500

I won't ride with a group bigger than three. Just too many variables, too many people. Just too much that can go wrong. Besides, groupthink is ever present in those situations to the point you might as well drive a car along.

Response by MAJ Kyle Crawford made Mar 8 at 2016 1:10 PM

MAJ Kyle Crawford — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:10:08 -0500

I ride with Motorcycle Group 33, Veterans of Foreign Wars in McKinney TX and I could not ask for a better group of guys and gals. I cannot tell you how nice it is to go on long runs with them....feels like the old unit bonds back in the day. No prospecting, your service time is your prospect time....enough scars and you put in your dues already....no rank which is essential and focus on all years of vets is key as well - we are well represented in that regard. I would urge each of you to reach out to a vets motorcycle group, CVA, Legion, VFW etc etc. It was a life changing event for me.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2016 4:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:44:57 -0500

I belong to the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Great group of Brothers and Sisters, no BS just riding and "Vets Helping Vets".

Response by PO3 Kevin Doucette made Mar 10 at 2016 9:29 PM

PO3 Kevin Doucette — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 21:29:08 -0500

I ride with America's Guardians MC, a combined military and Public Safety club which requires an FBI background check to join. You don't have to ride a Harley, any bike will do, and we understand that work and family must come before the club. We try to do family friendly things as often as possible.

Response by MSgt Randy Price made Jan 12 at 2017 12:36 PM

MSgt Randy Price — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:36:42 -0500

I ride with the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, which is a mentoring and safety group first. We have over 130 chapters worldwide and we support active duty, retired and other veterans. We also, have many disabled vets in our groups. I would not dream of being anywhere else. The brotherhood/sisterhood is outstanding, and we all can relate to others. Check out our webiste: http://www.greenknightsmmc.org

Response by Cpl Kellie Prochnow made Jan 19 at 2017 3:37 PM

Cpl Kellie Prochnow — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:37:20 -0500

We ride with the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association

Response by SSG Tom Pike made Jan 25 at 2017 7:00 PM

SSG Tom Pike — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:00:26 -0500

I'm a member of Patriot Guard Riders and two local meet up groups that are sort of informal clubs.

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 26 at 2017 2:21 AM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:21:06 -0500

was a member of Rolling Thunder NC Chapter 6/7

Response by PVT Mark Brown made Mar 21 at 2017 2:55 PM

PVT Mark Brown — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:55:00 -0400

Yes, CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association) but in the mean time I suffered a serious single vehicle MC accident that I was fortunate to survive. Luckily my son was riding right behind me as I went over a 20 foot drop and landed UNDER my bike. After that my wife took my helmet away from me and that was that. I was happy that the VA treated me on an emergency basis and they actually wanted to inspect my helmet.

Response by PO1 William Van Syckle made Sep 25 at 2017 10:19 AM

PO1 William Van Syckle — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:19:01 -0400

I am a member of one motorcycle group and one motorcycle club. I use to be a member of the Green Knights MMC but left the club for personal reasons. I am the Chaplain for the VFWMGTX unit 8 out of Lytle, TX and the BLUE KNIGHTS International Law Enforcement MC Texas XII out of Helotes, TX. I like to ride with these guys because there is no pressure to make "mandatory" rides. I have been riding since 1975 and went to my Trike November 2015. I love to ride and I don't need an excuse to ride. I will ride just for food. Fun rides.....

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Sep 25 at 2017 5:27 PM

SFC Jim Ruether — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:27:38 -0400

I belong to the American Legion Riders, The Patriot Guard and Warrior Brotherhood and enjoy riding with other military members to escort soldiers to their final resting place or raise money for disabled vets.

Response by CPT George Ruzicka made Dec 28 at 2018 8:13 PM

CPT George Ruzicka — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:13:14 -0500

Joined the CVMA & did a few rides with the. Good guys but as I was working out of town could not meet their time requirements to sustain membership. I was also the "old guy" (Vietnam vet) and most of the members were much younger. So kind of easy decision to let membership lapse. I will go on rides with them as my work schedule permits.

Response by 1SG Dino B made Jan 16 at 2019 6:41 AM

1SG Dino B — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:41:24 -0500

Armed Forces MC, Tampa Chapter.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2019 4:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:48:34 -0400

I'm a member of the American Legion Rider's and the Patriot Guard Rider's, but neither one of those are "MC's". I enjoy it very much. Honestly though, I'm just not cut out to be in a MC or 1%er club

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2019 4:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:53:25 -0400

Here's a link to check out if you like riding and would like to do something good for Veterans and their families.
https://www.patriotguard.org/

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Response by SGT Tim Tobin made Jul 14 at 2019 6:06 PM

SGT Tim Tobin — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 18:06:47 -0400

I am a member of a group that was conceived and is for emergency personnel hospital workers and the like.
It is called EMSROADDOCS.
I thought about a regular MC but I'm way to old to be anybodies proby!!

Response by SFC Quinn Chastant made Jul 17 at 2019 3:00 PM

SFC Quinn Chastant — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:00:07 -0400

I'm independent currently was a member of the American Legion Riders for a while but life has had a way of interrupting things I would like to do.

Previously I would associate with a small group of riders, we all knew each other, and we'd go to Marcus Dairy in Danbury CT. on Sunday mornings to socialize and look at all the other bikes which would roll in for the breakfast run.

Currently I'm in the Bible Belt Hell of Miserablesippi. Since my Saturdays are blocked out, and practically no group here ever schedules events for Sundays, independent is the way to go for me.

Response by SP5 Tom Manning made Apr 6 at 2020 11:16 AM

SP5 Tom Manning — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:16:18 -0400

Joined a military support group called Warrior Watch Riders . We are a national organization based in Phila PA. We welcome home returning warriors with motorcycle escorts to their homes . Some of our biggest escorts are in coordination with Honor Flight Phila. when we can have upwards of 500 bikes escorting the Vets returning from a great day at the DC memorials. We also support our first responders with similar missions. Our sister organizations are MAWSI , A Heros Welcome etc. .

Response by SP5 Tom Manning made Aug 13 at 2020 9:09 PM

SP5 Tom Manning — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:09:16 -0400

I joined a group which is a troop and first responders support group. We are called Warriors Watch Riders. We provide escorts and flaglines for miltary funerals along with Honor Flight escorts with sometimes upwards of 500 bikes, cages and police escorts. Mother chapter is in philadelphia and we have chapters in multiple states. We wear the traditional back patch but lower rocker isnt a territorial claim. My rockers are U.S. Army , top and Veteran bottom . We use side small rockers to show chapter affiliation. We are probably a 50/50 split between military and patriots and have quite a few female riders. We also have a sister group call A Heros Welcome started by a female Marine Capt. who thought the returning military from the current conflicts were not being honored for their service so started the group approx in 2007 and have received hundreds of requests for welcome homes and escorts . Honored to be an active member and will attend as many missions i can.