CVMA Reg TM FL 20-17

05/18/2026

Our Cigar City family continues to grow! Please join us in Welcoming Home our newest member - Brandon “Bric” Chambers! His lovely lady Diane joined us for the patching ceremony today at our May Chapter Meeting. We are looking forward to having them both along for this crazy ride.

05/18/2026

A few members of 20-17 joined Steven “C**n” Flack, Chapter XO, on his annual pilgrimage to the USS Stark Memorial Ceremony at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville. They had the privilege of running into CVMA brothers and sisters from Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association-reg TM Chapter 20-2 & Mississippi along the way.

Having been stationed on the Stark during his Navy service, the event’s meaning runs deep for C**n. He shared this post from the USS Stark page on May 15th, the day of the Memorial Ceremony:

🇺🇸39th Annual USS STARK (FFG-31) Memorial

⚓️Today we gathered for the 39th USS STARK Memorial Ceremony — a solemn tribute to the 37 Sailors who lost their lives on May 17, 1987, when USS STARK (FFG 31) was struck by two Iraqi Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf.

🤝We’re grateful to Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins for being our guest speaker.

🎗️The ceremony serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made in service to our nation. USS STARK's legacy lives on in the hearts of our Navy family and through this annual event, where we honor the courage, commitment, and selflessness of her crew.

As we reflect today, we remain forever grateful to those who served aboard STARK, to the families who continue to carry their memory, and to all who uphold the Navy’s enduring values of honor, courage, and commitment.

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

05/17/2026

While visiting the Union County Veterans Memorial in Lake Butler, FL on the Combat Heroes Tour, members of CVMA Reg TM FL 20-17 happened to meet Mark Ables, Scout Master for BSA Troop & Pack 140. He and two of his scouts were battling giant ants and blistering heat to pressure wash and beautify the memorial ahead of Memorial Day events in the community.

We salute you for your service to Veterans and the local community. It was an honor and a pleasure to meet you and we thank you for your hard work and dedication. Keep it up!

05/17/2026

Showing so much love to the incredible men and women of MacDill Puppy Raisers who train & raise the four-legged companions that make so many Veterans’ days a little easier & a whole lot brighter ❤️ 🐾 💛

05/14/2026

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05/14/2026

UPDATED! New link to GoFundMe for Wallace - 84yo homeless veteran in Lake Placid. The VA has assigned him a case manager to help find him living quarters, but for now the Lake Placid and Veteran communities’ generous donations are paying for a motel room for him. Thank you ❤️ ♠️ 💛

Hi, my name is Manuela Hiscock. I have taken over the Wallace aka … Manuela Hudson-Hiscock needs your support for Community Care for Doc, Our Homeless Veteran

05/11/2026

Local community trying to find temporary shelter and get 84-year-old Army Veteran back on his feet. He’s been homeless and living in a Lake Placid, FL hardware store parking lot for about 8 weeks after being displaced from his rental home after the owners sold it. He has a small pension but not enough to cover current rental prices. If you can help in any small way or can help with homeless veteran resources in Highlands County, please let us know!

https://gofund.me/572c1ab52

Wallace Pence, known as "Doc," is an 84-year-old Army Veteran who has been living in… Aleesa White needs your support for Help Wallace "Doc" Find Safe Shelter

05/10/2026

Thank you to the women who raised us. And Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas who can’t be with their babies today because they are away and serving our great country! 🌹 ♠️ 💀 💛 🇺🇸