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MV Organizations: U.S.

The U.S. is home to a large number of Military Vehicle organizations, formed by their members to share information and have MV get-togethers. Many of these organizations are under the umbrella of the MVPA but some are independent. These organizations are dedicated to honoring the military past and present by study and restoration of the vehicles. Generally, you do not have to own a military vehicle to join and can do so as a step toward learning enough to take the plunge. MVPA chapters are the place to find people with similar interests who are willing (even eager) to help you get started or to tackle an advanced project.

Willys MB slat grill jeep, produced in 1941, driven by retired USAF Col. Lowell P. Little Jr. in New Mexico Expo Fair parade, 17 September 2003
Willys MB slat grill jeep, produced in 1941, accompanited by Kirtland Air Force Base Honor Guard and driven by retired USAF Col. Lowell P. Little Jr. in New Mexico Expo Fair parade, 17 September 2003.

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National or Regional MV Organizations Organizations in the United States

Restored M38A1 jeep at an MVPA summer ralley in Massechusetts, mid-1980s
Restored M38A1 jeep at an MVPA summer ralley in Massechusetts, mid-1980s.

StateOrganizationNotes
NationalMilitary Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA)Umbrella international organization based in Independence, MO.
NationalPackard Truck OrganizationThe current restoration project of this group is a 1917 Model E US Army Truck (photos on the web site).
NationalLong Range Desert Group Preservation Society 
East CoastEast Coast ConvoySponsors MV events including an annual road trip of military vehicles.
SoutheastDixie Division Military Vehicles ClubAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and other locations

State Level Military Vehicle Organizations

StateOrganizationNotes
AlaskaAlaska Territorial Cavalry (Motorized) 
ArizonaArizona Historical Military Transport Assn. 
ArizonaArizona Military Vehicle Collectors ClubHosts of the Papago Military Vehicle Show, an annual event held every January in Phoenix AZ.
ArkansasArkansas MV Travelers 
CaliforniaInland Empire MVPAJames Uhler, Pres. 909-350-0548
CaliforniaMilitary Vehicle Collectors of California (MVCC)Largest regional MV organization in the U.S.
CaliforniaSan Diego Military Vehicle Collector ClubPres: James Ostrich 858-414-6258
CaliforniaSouthern California MVCCPresident: Ernest Cornwell. Meet in Irwindale, CA
ColoradoMilitary Vehicle Collectors of Colorado 
ConnecticutConnecticut Military Vehicle Collectors 
FloridaFirst Florida Chapter MVPA 
GeorgiaGeorgia Military Vehicle Preservation Association 
HawaiiHawaii Military Vehicle Preservation Assn. 
IdahoIdaho MVPAPres: Don Wadley 208-362-4296
IllinoisChicagoland Military Vehicle Club 
IllinoisMilitary Vehicle Collectors of Southern IllinoisPres: John LaBusier Sr.
IllinoisNorthern Illinois MVPA 
IndianaIndiana MVPAPres: Don Hartzell 765-643-7059
IndianaRiver City Thunderbolt MVCC 
IndianaSouthern Lake Michigan Chapter MVPABased in Northern Indiana with members included from southern Illinois and southern Michigan. Contact: Greg Mansfield 219-879-4761.
IndianaTri State MVPAPres: Jason Davis 260-482-6379
IowaFirst Iowa Cavalry 
IowaQuad Cities MVPA 
KansasMid-Kansas Chapter MVPA 
KansasRolling ThunderPres: Stewart L. Entz 785-267-5004
KentuckyKilroy MVPAPres: Charlie Ricketts 502-423-0233
LouisianaLouisiana MotorpoolContact Sean P. Carrigan 504-400-1349
MarylandWashington Area Collectors/Blue & Gray Military Vehicle Trust 
MichiganGreat Lakes MVPA 
MinnesotaRed Bull Historic Military Vehicle AssociationIncludes Northern Iowa, and Western Wisconsin
MississippiDeep South Military VehiclesDoug McKee 601-672-2238
MississippiMississippi Coast Watchers 
MissouriKansas City Area "Hell on Wheels"Pres: John Pojunos 913-397-6783
MissouriMid-America Chapter of the MVPA 
MissouriSanta Fe ChapterPres: Dr. Joseph Kayser, DC 573-635-6767
MontanaMontana Military Vehicle Preservation Club 
NevadaOasis Chapter MVPAPres: James McGeachy 702-631-9392
New HampshireMerrimack Valley Military Vehicle CollectorsWeare, NH
New JerseyCentral Jersey Military Motor Pool 
New JerseyMilitary Transport Association of North Jersey 
New Jersey/PARed Ball Military Transport Club 
New JerseySouth Jersey Chapter of the MVPAPres: George Adams, III, Hainesport, NJ. 609-267-2430
New MexicoNew Mexico MVPA Roadrunner Convoy 
New YorkEmpire State West MVPAPres: James O'Brien 716-773-4536
New YorkNew York Military Vehicle ClubPres: Paul Dooling 631-732-0594
New YorkNY-Penn Military Vehicle Collectors 
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Military Vehicles Preservation Club  
North Carolina/South CarolinaCarolina Military Vehicle Preservation AssociationPres: Robert Jopek 919-585-3689
North DakotaNorth Dakota Military Vehicle CollectorsPres: Ken Yuly 701-725-4915
OhioBuckeye Military Vehicle CollectorsPres: Dick Black 440-230-2570
OhioOhio Motorpool 
OklahomaTulsa Military Vehicle Group 
OregonMVCC of OregonPres: Dennis Ripp 360-281-9214, VP Jason Ball 503-702-1155
OregonSouthern Oregon Military Vehicle Collector ClubPres: Patrick Barlow 541-664-5730
PensylvaniaGreater PA Military Vehicle Historical Society (GPA) 
PennsylvaniaRed Ball Military Vehicle ClubEastern PA
Puerto RicoMilitary Vehicle Preservation Foundation of Puerto Rico "Borinqueneers"Pres: Pedro E. Campos 787-786-2590
Rhode IslandRhode Island Military Vehicle Collectors Club 
South CarolinaMilitary Vehicle Collectors of South CarolinaPres: David T. Cartledge 803-782-0828
TennesseeMid-South MVPAPres: Bob McFarland 901-837-2921
TennesseeMilitary Motorpool of Tennessee;Pres: James "Tim" Baltz 615-368-2404
TennesseeSmoky Mountain Military Vehicle ClubPres: Richard Coffey 865-932-2175
TennesseeTired Iron 
TennesseeWest Tennessee Military Vehicle CollectorsPres: Frank Robertson 901-485-8516
TexasArrowhead Chapter of the MVPANorth Central Texas
TexasBluebonnet Military Motor Pool (BMMP) 
TexasLone Star - MVPAActive program of cooperation with other groups that have similar interests including the Texas Military Historical Society (TMHS) and the Commemorative Air Force (CAF)
TexasRed River Valley Chapter MVPA (RRV) 
TexasRio Grande Valley Chapter MVPAPres: Javier Gomez 956-585-5113
TexasSixth Cavalry Historical AssociationPres: Jim Saylor 281-476-1631
TexasTexas Airborne Historical AssociationPres: Steve Damon 254-857-9249
VermontGreen Mountain Military Vehicle Club (GMMVC)Stowe, VT
VirginiaIntermont Chapter MVPAPres: Art Cusick 540-258-2008
VirginiaMilitary Vehicle Preservation Society of Tidewater Inc. Pres: Dale Davis 757-488-6271
VirginiaVirginia Military Vehicle Association 
WashingtonMilitary Vehicle Collectors of Spokane CountyIncludes Western Idaho
WashingtonPuget Sound Military Vehicles Collectors Club 
WashingtonWest Sound Military Preservation ClubPres: Rick Leenstra 360-692-1846

Information on this page has been compiled from the MVPA and other sources. If your organization is missing or the information should be updated, please contact Olive-Drab.com with the changes.

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