Grissom ARB welcomes Green Knights Published Sept. 22, 2017 By Senior Airman Cali Wetli 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Grissom Air Reserve Base is now home to the Green Knights Military Motorcycle club. The Green Knights is an organization founded in 1999 spread across the country for military motorcycle riders, currently with over 130 chapters. It is open to active, reserve, guard and Department of Defense civilians. The main focus for the riders is safety, with a secondary focus on awareness and charity for veterans of all types. “You get to bring your love of riding with your military career and come together for good causes,” said Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Eichenfels, 434th Force Support Squadron superintendent and Green Knights president. “Everyone is welcome.” "The color green represents the military," said Eichenfels. "There are also the Blue Knights, for police, and the Red Knights, for fire fighters." The Knights are currently searching for members to fill the positions of sergeant of arms, Green Knight’s first sergeant, secretary, treasurer and many other positions. Elections will be taken in October to fill these spots. There will be dues of $50 for the first year and $30 for subsequent years. A majority of the money will go to fees for the member’s colors, a patch to wear on the back of a jacket or vest. The club is not only available for Air Force members on base, but also for Army and Marine units. For more information about the Green Knights, contact Eichenfels at 765-688-3907 or Matthew Kaim, vice president, at 765-688-3933. The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Men and women from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission. Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
