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.

Today in WW II: 13 Jun 1940 Paris, France declared an open city as German Army closes in.  More 
13 Jun 1942 US Government establishes the Office of War Information [OWI] to promote favorable news about the war, best known for their series of memorable and effective posters.
13 Jun 1942 US government establishes the Office of Strategic Services [OSS] by Executive Order 9182.
Visit the Olive-Drab.com World War II Timeline for day-by-day events 1939-1945! See also WW2 Books.

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.

State Organization Notes
National Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) Umbrella international organization based in Independence, MO.
National Packard Truck Organization The current restoration project of this group is a 1917 Model E US Army Truck (photos on the web site).
National Long Range Desert Group Preservation Society  
East Coast East Coast Convoy Sponsors MV events including an annual road trip of military vehicles.
Southeast Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and other locations

State Level Military Vehicle Organizations

State Organization Notes
Alaska Alaska Territorial Cavalry (Motorized)  
Arizona Arizona Historical Military Transport Assn.  
Arizona Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club Hosts of the Papago Military Vehicle Show, an annual event held every January in Phoenix AZ.
Arkansas Arkansas MV Travelers  
California Inland Empire MVPA James Uhler, Pres. 909-350-0548
California Military Vehicle Collectors of California (MVCC) Largest regional MV organization in the U.S.
California San Diego Military Vehicle Collector Club Pres: James Ostrich 858-414-6258
California Southern California MVCC President: Ernest Cornwell. Meet in Irwindale, CA
Colorado Military Vehicle Collectors of Colorado  
Connecticut Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors  
Florida First Florida Chapter MVPA  
Georgia Georgia Military Vehicle Preservation Association  
Hawaii Hawaii Military Vehicle Preservation Assn.  
Idaho Idaho MVPA Pres: Don Wadley 208-362-4296
Illinois Chicagoland Military Vehicle Club  
Illinois Military Vehicle Collectors of Southern Illinois Pres: John LaBusier Sr.
Illinois Northern Illinois MVPA  
Indiana Indiana MVPA Pres: Don Hartzell 765-643-7059
Indiana River City Thunderbolt MVCC  
Indiana Southern Lake Michigan Chapter MVPA Based in Northern Indiana with members included from southern Illinois and southern Michigan. Contact: Greg Mansfield 219-879-4761.
Indiana Tri State MVPA Pres: Jason Davis 260-482-6379
Iowa First Iowa Cavalry  
Iowa Quad Cities MVPA  
Kansas Mid-Kansas Chapter MVPA  
Kansas Rolling Thunder Pres: Stewart L. Entz 785-267-5004
Kentucky Kilroy MVPA Pres: Charlie Ricketts 502-423-0233
Louisiana Louisiana Motorpool Contact Sean P. Carrigan 504-400-1349
Maryland Washington Area Collectors/Blue & Gray Military Vehicle Trust  
Michigan Great Lakes MVPA  
Minnesota Red Bull Historic Military Vehicle Association Includes Northern Iowa, and Western Wisconsin
Mississippi Deep South Military Vehicles Doug McKee 601-672-2238
Mississippi Mississippi Coast Watchers  
Missouri Kansas City Area "Hell on Wheels" Pres: John Pojunos 913-397-6783
Missouri Mid-America Chapter of the MVPA  
Missouri Santa Fe Chapter Pres: Dr. Joseph Kayser, DC 573-635-6767
Montana Montana Military Vehicle Preservation Club  
Nevada Oasis Chapter MVPA Pres: James McGeachy 702-631-9392
New Hampshire Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Weare, NH
New Jersey Central Jersey Military Motor Pool  
New Jersey Military Transport Association of North Jersey  
New Jersey/PA Red Ball Military Transport Club  
New Jersey South Jersey Chapter of the MVPA Pres: George Adams, III, Hainesport, NJ. 609-267-2430
New Mexico New Mexico MVPA Roadrunner Convoy  
New York Empire State West MVPA Pres: James O'Brien 716-773-4536
New York New York Military Vehicle Club Pres: Paul Dooling 631-732-0594
New York NY-Penn Military Vehicle Collectors  
North Carolina North Carolina Military Vehicles Preservation Club  
North Carolina/South Carolina Carolina Military Vehicle Preservation Association Pres: Robert Jopek 919-585-3689
North Dakota North Dakota Military Vehicle Collectors Pres: Ken Yuly 701-725-4915
Ohio Buckeye Military Vehicle Collectors Pres: Dick Black 440-230-2570
Ohio Ohio Motorpool  
Oklahoma Tulsa Military Vehicle Group  
Oregon MVCC of Oregon Pres: Dennis Ripp 360-281-9214, VP Jason Ball 503-702-1155
Oregon Southern Oregon Military Vehicle Collector Club Pres: Patrick Barlow 541-664-5730
Pensylvania Greater PA Military Vehicle Historical Society (GPA)  
Pennsylvania Red Ball Military Vehicle Club Eastern PA
Puerto Rico Military Vehicle Preservation Foundation of Puerto Rico "Borinqueneers" Pres: Pedro E. Campos 787-786-2590
Rhode Island Rhode Island Military Vehicle Collectors Club  
South Carolina Military Vehicle Collectors of South Carolina Pres: David T. Cartledge 803-782-0828
Tennessee Mid-South MVPA Pres: Bob McFarland 901-837-2921
Tennessee Military Motorpool of Tennessee; Pres: James "Tim" Baltz 615-368-2404
Tennessee Smoky Mountain Military Vehicle Club Pres: Richard Coffey 865-932-2175
Tennessee Tired Iron  
Tennessee West Tennessee Military Vehicle Collectors Pres: Frank Robertson 901-485-8516
Texas Arrowhead Chapter of the MVPA North Central Texas
Texas Bluebonnet Military Motor Pool (BMMP)  
Texas Lone Star - MVPA Active program of cooperation with other groups that have similar interests including the Texas Military Historical Society (TMHS) and the Commemorative Air Force (CAF)
Texas Red River Valley Chapter MVPA (RRV)  
Texas Rio Grande Valley Chapter MVPA Pres: Javier Gomez 956-585-5113
Texas Sixth Cavalry Historical Association Pres: Jim Saylor 281-476-1631
Texas Texas Airborne Historical Association Pres: Steve Damon 254-857-9249
Vermont Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club (GMMVC) Stowe, VT
Virginia Intermont Chapter MVPA Pres: Art Cusick 540-258-2008
Virginia Military Vehicle Preservation Society of Tidewater Inc. Pres: Dale Davis 757-488-6271
Virginia Virginia Military Vehicle Association  
Washington Military Vehicle Collectors of Spokane County Includes Western Idaho
Washington Puget Sound Military Vehicles Collectors Club  
Washington West Sound Military Preservation Club Pres: 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.