MISSION STATEMENT: To Establish and Maintain a Spirit of Comradeship and Esprit De Corps That Will Enhance the Prestige of All Motorcycle Riders, Encourage Ongoing Rider Education, Skills Development, and Reduce Motorcycle Mishaps. The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club™ is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed back in late 1999 and formally recognized in early 2000 at McGuire AFB, New Jers
ey. With the aid of the base MSF instructor, Jeff Richards, they were about to embark on a journey that they could have never imagined. The two set out to organize and create a club where riders can get together, discuss issues of the base, fight for biker rights, help each other, participate in charity events, and enjoy going on rides. Most of all, enjoy the ride and the shared common interest. After gathering up a handful of riders from the base, they were able to form the first chapter of the Green Knights at McGuire AFB, NJ. It was a start of a slowly growing trend that has erupted into not just the Air Force but across the board of the military. Our by-laws, policies, and mentorship outlines have become the basis of the United States Air Force current policy to have a motorcycle club on every base. Currently, there are 145 chapters worldwide in the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy at active, reserve, and guard bases. There are even some international allies such as the Royal Air Force, Irish Defense Force, Belgium military, Canadian Forces of Canada, and the Croatian Armed Forces. The club was designed and maintained for all Military and DoD riders. The Green Knights work hand in hand with the Wing Safety Office and Security Forces to help riders retain their rights and still follow the regulations set forth by the Federal, State, and local bases regulations. We fight for motorcyclists rights on base and many chapters have annual Motorcycle Safety/Awareness Rides each spring, to let people know we’re out there (lots of us). The Green Knights do not discriminate against any type of motorcycle, or trike during our open rides and events. If you are an active or retired military, active or retired DoD Civilian, or Military Contractor motorcycle rider, and would like to learn more about joining the Green Knights, send us a message!