The first motorcycle clubs were founded by veterans returning from war. Military members that came back from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan found it awkward and uncomfortable to talk about their experiences with people that either didn't serve or they didn't share a personal connection. There is one common thread that most veterans who ride motorcycles consistently say, “Riding a motorcycle is therapeutic, it calms me.” The Veteran Enhancement Project Inc. was founded to take action against veteran suicide, which claims the lives of 22 veterans a day.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Thomas Busche is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Veteran Enhancement Project Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting U.S. military veterans. The organization focuses on fostering brotherhood among veterans through various initiatives, with a special focus on building motorcycles tailored for injured veterans coming back from overseas.