Vets Helping Vets
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In 1999, the Combat Vets Motorcycle Club emerged online, initially perceived as a genuine motorcycle organization until early 2001 when it was revealed as an internet scam targeting combat veterans for money. Consequently, 45 members decided to form the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA ), officially established as a nonprofit entity on May 1st, 2001, with a primary mission of aiding veterans.
United by motorcycle riding and combat service, the original members marked themselves as founders with a distinctive patch. In May 2001, the CVMA gained approval from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to wear their patch. Despite positive discussions with the VFW National, a formal relationship failed to materialize, leading the CVMA to proceed independently in December 2002 This move extended membership to all combat veterans who ride motorcycles. This decision also introduced a one-piece patch for full combat members.
Originating in Kansas City, Missouri, the CVMA expanded rapidly, with Kentucky, Massachusetts, Colorado, and Missouri being among the earliest states to establish charters, each submitting by-laws around the same time. Now, after over 20 years, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association continues to thrive globally, united in its commitment to support and assist combat veterans.
For more history, please visit the site for the National Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA ).
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Members
Our membership is comprised of Full Members (those with verified combat service), Supporter Members (those who have non-combat military service and have a strong dedication to helping veterans), and Auxiliary Members (Spouses of both Full and Support members).
We have members from all 50 states and numerous countries abroad, including combat areas.
We are an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who share a passion for motorcycle riding. As a registered 501(c)(3) veterans’ charity, our mission is to support and safeguard those who have defended our nation and its liberties.
We are dedicated to offering aid to individual veterans, veteran care facilities, other veteran organizations, and registered charities. Our commitment extends to sponsoring and engaging in numerous veteran-related motorcycle and charity events annually. As a non-profit organization, we contribute to various veteran causes in pursuit of our goal to serve and honor our fellow veterans.
