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Missouri Military Academy cadets stand in full uniforms next to the gravesite of Col. Stribling during sundown at the Stribling Rememberance Ceremony.

Each academic year, Missouri Military Academy honors and remembers Colonel Charles R. Stribling III (1927-2017). Col. Stribling served as an MMA instructor, coach, alumni director, commandant of cadets, vice president and executive officer until, eventually, he became president of the Academy – a position he held for 25 years.

2024 in Review: Top 10 Missouri Military Academy Stories

 As 2024 draws to a close, we invite you to reflect on the achievements and milestones of the past year at Missouri Military Academy. This year, MMA proudly celebrated its 135th anniversary — a testament to its enduring legacy of excellence in education and leadership. From earning an A+ grade in Niche.com’s 2025 Best School rankings for the fifth consecutive year to remarkable moments of cadet success, MMA continues to shape future leaders. Join us as we highlight the top 10 stories that defined this year.

James Hallam in front of American flag and Missouri Military Academy flag

Texas food and beverage executive James R. Hallam has joined the Missouri Military Academy Board of Trustees. In his role as trustee, Hallam will help provide strategic oversight and support to MMA, one of the nation’s top college preparatory military boarding schools. 

MMA Cadets and Family Share Messages of Thanks

This Thanksgiving, we thank those who help our cadets grow into young men of character and purpose. We recently asked cadets and MMA family members for who they are most thankful at MMA and in their families. 

Fall 2024 Missouri Military Academy Soccer Team with State Runner-Up Trophy

The Missouri Military Academy soccer team finished its 2024 season on Thursday, Nov. 21 night, bringing home the state runner-up trophy for Class 1. Despite a tough 4-0 loss to No. 1 ranked Valley Park, No. 3 MMA Colonels accomplished a season to be proud of — carrying a nine-game winning streak into the state championship game.

The Memorial Chapel at Missouri Military Academy

The Memorial Chapel at Missouri Military Academy, built in 1961, is the campus's spiritual heart, honoring alumni, cadets, faculty, staff, and first responders who sacrificed for our country. This sacred space hosts weekly Vespers, a tradition for cadet reflection and growth. Today, however, the chapel’s iconic steeple urgently requires restoration due to damage from time and weather, threatening this enduring symbol of MMA's legacy.