The whole core of what MMA stands for is still there, even after the ups and downs of 135 years. I believe in what they are doing.
Chris Gentry ’88
As MMA prepares to conclude its academic year on Saturday, May 17, 2025, a time-honored tradition will mark the transition of cadet leadership within the corps. During Final Formation and Au Revoir, the “Davison Saber” is ceremoniously transferred to the incoming cadet battalion commander — a symbolic gesture representing the continuity of leadership, legacy and MMA brotherhood.
MMA Class of 1971 graduate Jeff Brummet credits the self-discipline he developed at MMA for driving his success as a top-ranked financial advisor and world-champion mounted shooter, culminating in his 2025 induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
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