OBJECTIVES The U.S. Military Vets M/C was established in 1987, in Fort Lauderdale Florida and is incorporated as a non-profit organization. The club, as a national organization, strives to achieve the following:                To provide a club, for qualified military veterans, which offers              brotherhood and the opportunity to establish relationships with other military veterans which have served in the defense of the United States of America. To establish and support a strong sense of pride in having served in the active military service of the United States of America. To improve the image of military veterans and bikers to the general public. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP Have a DD 214 and have served 181 days or more in an active duty status. Reserve and National Guard members can count active duty for training. Have received an Honorable Discharge or currently be on active duty. Have a valid motorcycle license Pay monthly dues Have a 750cc motorcycle or larger Actively Participate in the club MEMBERSHIP PROCESS Recognizing that an entire club can be stigmatized by the inappropriate acts of a single person, new prospective members generally go thru phases such as hang around, prospect, probate. During these phases the individual will learn the protocols, and expectations of the club and of the MC community. He must demonstrate his loyalty and commitment to the club before earning his full colors and being considered a member of the Brotherhood.