U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club - Ohio State Chapter

05/25/2026

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
— John 15:13

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice was not just for a nation, but for the people they loved beside them and the generations they would never meet.

Today we remember the fallen. We honor their courage. And we carry their legacy forward with gratitude and respect.

From all of us at the Ohio State Chapter of the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club, You will Never Be Forgotten! Forever honored.

05/19/2026

Reminder for this great event happening tomorrow, hosted by the Greater Miami Valley MyVeteran Community. Details are below, please share with anyone who might benefit from it!

Veterans, Caregivers, Spouses, Military Members and Gov't Employees! Come join us for our Annual Vets Moving Forward on 20 May 3-7pm at WSU Student Union. There will be over 100 resource agencies and employers in attendance. You can get signed up for Dayton VA Medical Center care as well as talk to a DAV disability claim representative.

Come join us for an afternoon of fun! Register for a resources table or a job fair table at https://www.vetsmovingforward.org

Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission Better Business Bureau - Dayton, OH Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education - SOCHE Dayton VA Medical Center WYSO Public Radio United Way of the Greater Dayton Area Greene County Veteran Services Clark State College Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team PNC Wright State VMAS Wright State University

05/15/2026

Huge shoutout to Hillbilly Custom Cycles for absolutely coming through for our members when we needed it most. What could’ve turned into a long night stranded on the side of the road became a quick save thanks to your willingness to jump into action without hesitation.

Blown front tire, far from home, after hours — and your team still made it happen fast and got our brothers safely back on the road. That kind of service, professionalism, and support for the riding community says a lot about who you are.

We sincerely appreciate everything you did for the U.S. Veterans MC Ohio State Chapter. We highly recommend Hillbilly Custom Cycles to anyone looking for a great business who genuinely takes care of their customers! Thank you!!

05/12/2026

Looking ahead to Vetfest 2026, updates from Spirits Tavern’s Two Wheel Tuesday bike night, be sure to check them out!

05/11/2026

The U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club, Ohio State Chapter is proud to present a full weekend full of events dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans, those currently serving our nation, and remembering the heroes who never made it home. This weekend is about patriotism, brotherhood, sisterhood, community, remembrance, and having a great time together - all while raising resources and awareness for local veteran initiatives.

From live music and motorcycles to food, fellowship, and community celebration, VetFest Ohio 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend!

🎸 FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT – Britches Down
We kick things off Friday night, 21 August with an energetic live concert featuring Britches Down at the Milton Athletic Club in Dayton. Great music, great people, and a great cause! This event has already been posted, so be sure to check it out and mark yourself as going! You don't want to miss this one!

🏍 14TH ANNUAL FALLEN HERO POKER RUN
Saturday morning we ride in honor of the sacrifice of SPC Jesse Snow and all of our fallen heroes during the 14th Annual Fallen Hero Poker Run. This year will be a traditional poker run, riding to multiple great stops while honoring those who gave everything in service to our country. Whether you ride with a group or at your own pace, this event is about remembrance, camaraderie, and purpose!

🇺🇸 One of the fan-favorite moments of the weekend will once again feature the Team Fastrax skydiving team delivering an unforgettable American Flag jump during the Fallen Hero Poker Run, a powerful tribute that truly captures the spirit of patriotism and honor that VetFest Ohio is all about!

🎉 VETFEST 2026 BLOCK PARTY
Saturday evening we wrap up the weekend with the VetFest Block Party at Spirits Tavern in Fairborn. There will be live music, food, vendors, and an atmosphere built around community, fun, and supporting Veterans causes. It’s a chance for EVERYONE, riders and non-riders alike, to come together and celebrate!

📢 The Facebook events for the Fallen Hero Poker Run and the VetFest 2026 Block Party will be posted soon, so stay tuned for more details!

📢 Come to one event or all three!

💥 Open to the public
💥 All are welcome
💥 Supporting local Veteran initiatives

📲 Continue following this page for the most up-to-date event information, announcements, and updates and please help us spread the word by sharing this and all of the individual events with your friends, family, fellow riders, Veterans, and supporters! 🇺🇸

📍 For additional information, visit:

http://www.usvmcoh.com/vetfest-ohio-1.html

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we proudly honor the women who hold families together, pray through the hard days, sacrifice without recognition, and love without limits.

Mothers are the backbone of our homes and the quiet strength behind so many lives. Today we pause to say thank you. Thank you for every prayer, every hug, every sleepless night, every word of encouragement, and every act of unconditional love.

From all of us at the Ohio State Chapter of U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club; Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and woman who has carried others through life with grace and strength. A nation is stronger because of its mothers.

04/27/2026

Veterans, caregivers, spouses, active-duty military, and government employees—this one’s for you.

Join us for Vets Moving Forward 2026 on May 20th from 3–7 PM at the WSU Student Union. This is a powerful opportunity to connect, get support, and open doors for what’s next.

🔹 Over 100 resource agencies and employers on site
🔹 Get enrolled with the Dayton VA Medical Center
🔹 Speak directly with a DAV disability claim representative
🔹 Explore career opportunities and community support

Whether you’re looking for resources, employment, or just want to be around people who get it—this event delivers.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vets-moving-forward-2026-tickets-1364337342719?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

👉 Interested in hosting a table or getting more involved? Check out: https://www.vetsmovingforward.org

Let’s show up, support each other, and keep moving forward. Also, be sure to follow them for updates on their FB page here----> Greater Miami Valley MyVeteran Community

Veterans, Caregivers, Spouses, Military Members and Gov't Employees! Come join us for our Annual Vets Moving Forward on 20 May 3-7pm at WSU Student Union. There will be over 100 resource agencies and employers in attendance. You can get signed up for Dayton VA Medical Center care as well as talk to a DAV disability claim representative.

Come join us for an afternoon of fun! Register for a resources table or a job fair table at https://www.vetsmovingforward.org

Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission Better Business Bureau - Dayton, OH Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education - SOCHE Dayton VA Medical Center WYSO Public Radio United Way of the Greater Dayton Area Greene County Veteran Services Clark State College Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team PNC Wright State VMAS Wright State University

04/07/2026

Sad day today for the Black and Gold Nation and especially for our brothers in the US Veterans MC - Alabama State chapter as our brother Alf joined the Forever Chapter. Keep the Alabama chapter and Alf's family in your thoughts and prayers. GBNF!

We love you, Brother. You will never be forgotten. Our hearts ache. Rest easy, we have the watch

03/30/2026

Honor. Respect. Never Forgotten. 🇺🇸

On a crisp 33° Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, seven members of the US Veterans MC Ohio State Chapter rolled out early with a solemn mission to honor and welcome home three fallen warriors of the Ohio Air National Guard who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.

The dignified transfer took place at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, where the remains of Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and TSgt Tyler Simmons arrived home to Ohio after being killed on March 12 during a refueling aircraft crash over western Iraq in support of Operation EPIC FURY.

Assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing, these Airmen were among six service members lost in the tragedy, serving their nation in combat operations overseas.

Hundreds of motorcycles staged just outside the base gate as es**rt routes were formed to carry these heroes home to their families. The Ohio State Chapter proudly supported both the Wilmington and Columbus routes.

For Capt. Angst, the journey to his hometown of Wilmington, Ohio spanned 68 miles through city streets, along Interstate 71, and into a community that stood united in grief and gratitude. Law enforcement, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, secured every intersection and on-ramp, effectively shutting down I-71 South to ensure a safe and uninterrupted procession of more than 100 motorcycles and vehicles.

What we saw and felt along that route left a lasting impression on every one of us.

Citizens lined the streets of Columbus and Wilmington, waving flags, saluting, and standing in silent respect. Fire departments positioned trucks on overpasses, with firefighters standing at attention beneath unfurled American flags. Communities across Central Ohio came together in both grief and gratitude, honoring these fallen Airmen as they made their final journey home.

Every mile was marked by honor. Every moment carried meaning.

The procession concluded as we stood witness to the final act of dignity, es**rting this fallen hero into the funeral home, surrounded by those who will never forget his sacrifice.

It was an honor, one we do not take lightly to welcome these heroes home. They gave everything in service to this nation, and yesterday, Ohio stood still to receive them.

The support we witnessed was humbling. The respect for our fallen was unwavering, and our commitment to veterans, their families, and to our communities was strengthened even further. We ask that all of you continue to pray and support those who are still in harm's way.

02/22/2026

As a member of the Ohio State Coalition of Clubs affiliated with the National Council of Clubs, we want to be very clear with our supporters, friends, and the greater motorcycle community.

We are appalled and disgusted by what was recently published by Easyriders Magazine and BikerNet. Any content that in any way glorifies, exploits, or minimizes abuse against a minor is completely unacceptable. There is no justification for it, ever.

We fully stand behind and support the statement released by the National Council of Clubs. Pe******ia and crimes against children are morally reprehensible, dishonorable, and have no place in our community or anywhere in society.

The motorcycle community has always been built on brotherhood, respect, accountability, and protecting those who cannot protect themselves. What was published goes against every value we stand for as veterans, bikers, and men and women of character.

We join thousands across the country in condemning these actions and rejecting any attempt to excuse, downplay, or deflect from the seriousness of this issue.

Our chapter remains committed to integrity, responsibility, and standing up for what is right, especially when it matters most.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission and our values!