Red and Tan Nation – Desert Era Veterans Red Tan Nation Get Support Gear Here The Red and Tan Nation consists of separate and distinct groups each with their own function and national leadership. All member organizations are a tightlyknit brotherhood that provides the camaraderie and esprit de corps that is commonly missing outside of the military. About the Red and Tan Nation Why were here In early 2006 a handful of veterans and patriots identified the need for a motorcycle club that focused on the issues facing todays Desert Era Veterans. Providing a new identity for a new generation the Desert Knights established themselves and focused the majority of their efforts on charities supporting our nations veterans.