If you are a veteran and have a motorcycle that is freeway legal, have a license and insurance you are qualified to be a member of the American Legion Riders. Also, if you are a member of the American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion you are also qualified.
- True to the Legion's grassroots tradition, each chapter manages its programs at the post level, where the best ideas are born.
- The Riders are part of many projects and events, including:
- Rolling Thunder, the annual POW/MIA rally in Washington on Memorial Day weekend.
- Annual regional rides such as Operation Wounded Warrior, sponsored by Riders in Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California and other Western states.
- Local charity events in support of The American Legion and local communities.
- Raising money for VA hospitals, women and children centers, children and youth centers, schools and other facilities.
- Sponsoring or participating in motorcycle runs to benefit numerous charities.
- Local memorial ceremonies and community parades.
- The American Legion Legacy Run, an annual cross-country fundraising ride from National Headquarters in Indianapolis to the national convention city.
- Riding to honor fallen military men and women, and to protect the sanctity of their funerals from those who would dishonor their memory.
- Escorting military units to departure airfields and airports for combat tours overseas, and welcoming them
If interested, please contact George Smith at ALRchapter105@gmail.com
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