In April of 2004 a notice was posted to form an American Legion Riders chapter for Post 24 Tombstone AZ. The notice was for all eligible members, Legion members, Legion Auxiliary members and Sons of the American Legion who support the American Legion Riders Mission Statement to come join the Post 24 American Legion Riders.

On Saturday 10 April 2004 at 1000 a meeting was convened at Post 24 to form a new chapter of American Legion Riders. Eligible Legionnaires present were Jack Hughes, Ruben Guerra, Jim Harvel, Jim Burns and Bob Hammett. At this meeting officers were elected. The elected officers were President Jack Hughes, Vice President Jim Harvel, Secretary Ruben Guerra, Treasurer Jim Burns and Sgt. at Arms Bob Hammett.

Once officers were established the business of By-Laws was discussed. After completion of the business of the By-Laws a discussion and motion was made, seconded and voted on to meet each second Saturday of each month at Post 24. At this time American Legion Riders Post 24 was formed and became the second American Legion Riders chapter to form in Arizona shortly after Florence formed the first ALR. Soon after this Florence American Legion Riders disbanded making Tombstone Post 24 American Legion Riders the oldest American Legion Riders chapter in Arizona.

American Legion Riders 24 (ALR 24) now has over 130 members and supporters. In the past seven years American Legion Riders have supported many veterans, veterans families and it’s local community. ALR24 has donated to the Tombstone Animal Shelter, the Tombstone Food Bank, the Bikers against Diabetes Fund, the American Legion Legacy Fund, and the Vietnam Vets Legacy Fund and supported many other veterans riders groups at poker runs and rallies to raise money for Veteran causes. ALR 24 has hosted Bikers 4 Boots in conjunction with Boots for our Troops annually for the past two years successfully raising $9,100.00 for veterans in Arizona.

ALR24 has coordinated or supported two Order of the Silver Rose ceremonies to honor veterans who suffer from the effects of Agent Orange. ALR24 hosted the second annual Arizona American Legion Riders Campout for over 300 attendees. Most members of ALR24 are also members of the Patriot Guard and support PGR missions by standing in flag lines or participating in escorts to honor fallen Veterans.

The American Legion Riders Post 24 must be members of the American Legion Family who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. They can be found participating in parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and supporting the communities in which they live, work, and play. Members of the ALR 24 are unique as they come from the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion.

The American Legion Riders Post 24 were formed to participate in parades and other ceremonies that are in keeping with the Aims and Purposes of the American Legion and to promote motorcycle safety programs and to provide a social atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest. American Legion Riders Post 24 will use our Association to promote and support programs of the American Legion.

The American Legion Riders is not a Motorcycle Club, and does not practice M/C rules or regulations. The American Legion Riders is family-oriented, just as is its parent organization the American Legion