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You MUST have a DD 214 showing your combat service or verifiable, official documentation showing a combat award.
You can request a current copy of your service records at the National Archives website HERE. In order to join the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® as a FULL MEMBER you MUST be able to PROVE your combat service
Yes! You MUST own a motorcycle, 500cc or larger and have a valid registration and insurance in YOUR name. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Honda, Yamaha, Indian or Harley Davidson. Just a motorcycle; we’re not picky but it’s helpful to have fuel range of over 100 miles and should be able to ride at least 70 MPH for a sustained period of time on the freeway. Your bike should also be mechanically sound.
We are NOT a MC. We are a Motorcycle Association. We are neutral and claim no territory and do not require anyone to prospect prior to joining the association.
Once your application has been approved and you have a CVMA® membership number, and AFTER you have signed the patch agreement, patches will be presented in our “Patching Ceremony” in front of our chapter members in order to properly welcome you and relay a sense of camaraderie and show respect for your service.
In certain cases you MAY be able to join the CVMA® as a Support Member. Each chapter may have up to one Support Member for every ten Full Members. We welcome all vets to come ride with us whether you’re a member or not. Support members are required to submit their application with proof of military service through a CVMA® Full Member SPONSOR who has held a membership for not less than one year. Support members are required to have either ridden a minimum of 3,000 miles with their sponsor, attended three CVMA® events or be known by their sponsor for a minimum of 6 months. A full member submitting an application for a support member should verify they meet the above criteria. Only 1 support member can be vouched on per year by an individual CVMA® member.
An Auxiliary Member MUST be the current spouse of a Full Member. You’ll need to submit an application and submit it along with a marriage certificate and the applicable payment for dues.
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Please reach out to us via our “Join Us” page contact form and someone will reach out to you.
Annual National Dues for a Full Member are $20, while Support Members and Auxiliary Members are $10. Patch costs are NOT included and must be purchased separately once you receive a membership number and have signed a Patch Agreement.
Annual Chapter Dues are $20 for all members.