MMA Recognizes 2026 Operation Adventure Camp Graduates and Award Recipients

The 2026 Missouri Military Academy Operation Adventure Camp Graduation was held on Friday, June 26. Campers, families, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of young men who successfully completed the Academy's summer adventure and leadership program.

Throughout the week, campers challenged themselves through activities designed to build confidence, leadership and a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Through team-building exercises, individual challenges and activities including physical training, obstacle courses, marksmanship safety, rock wall climbing, pugil sticks, swimming, camping, team sports and bushcraft, campers developed self-confidence while embracing new experiences. Each camper also completed the Operation Adventure Challenge Course, designed to inspire confidence, healthy competition and personal achievement.

The graduation ceremony recognized campers for their dedication, perseverance and personal growth throughout the program.

Reflecting on the campers' accomplishments, MMA Commandant COL Tim Baer, USA (Ret), encouraged them to carry the lessons learned during camp into their daily lives.

"Our campers have embraced the lessons, challenges, leadership opportunities, and skills learned here, and this group of campers has unlimited potential to succeed in life. With this in mind, I challenge each camper to take the lessons learned here and be a leader who has the courage to stand and take positive actions in your life. Always remember, to do the right thing, especially when no one is watching," COL Baer said.

Scroll down for a full recap of camper awards, recognitions and Operation Adventure Camp graduates.

Operation Adventure Camp Awards

Air Rifle Marksmanship Medal
Awarded to the camper who earned the second-highest score during the air rifle qualification. The Air Rifle Marksmanship Medal was presented to Tucker Stewart.

Air Rifle Sharpshooter Medal
Awarded to the camper who earned the highest score during the air rifle qualification. The Air Rifle Sharpshooter Medal was presented to Henry Gasco.

Paintball Marksmanship Medal
Awarded to the camper who earned the second-highest score during the paintball qualification. The Paintball Marksmanship Medal was presented to Sidney Tishk.

Paintball Sharpshooter Award
Awarded to the camper who earned the highest score during the paintball qualification. The Paintball Sharpshooter Award was presented to Isaac Cruz-Bravo.

Confidence Challenge Course Medal
Awarded to the camper who achieved the second-fastest performance on the Confidence Challenge Course. The Confidence Challenge Course Medal was presented to Pascal Prentiss.

Chesty Puller Confidence Award
Awarded to the camper who demonstrated the strongest performance on the Confidence Challenge Course. The Chesty Puller Confidence Award was presented to James Odom.

Physical Fitness Medal
Awarded to the camper who earned the second-highest score on the Physical Fitness Test. The Physical Fitness Medal was presented to Greyson Labon.

Audie Murphy Personal Fitness Award
Awarded to the camper who earned the highest score on the Physical Fitness Test. The Audie Murphy Personal Fitness Award was presented to Maddox Monaghan.

Spirit Award
Awarded to the camper who demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and motivation throughout Operation Adventure Camp. The Spirit Award was presented to Naveen Nair.

Courage Medal
Awarded to the camper who demonstrated outstanding courage throughout Operation Adventure Camp. The Courage Medal was presented to Maverick McGee.

Clifton B. Cates Citizenship Award
Awarded to the camper who exemplified superior conduct, goodwill and respect for others throughout Operation Adventure Camp. The Clifton B. Cates Citizenship Award was presented to Abree West.

2026 Operation Adventure Camp Graduates

The following campers were awarded the 2026 Operation Adventure Camp Medal in recognition of their successful completion of Missouri Military Academy's Operation Adventure Camp program.

• Nathan Abdullah
• Huck Ashlock
• Isaac Burke
• Tyler Chou
• Jacob Cochran
• Isaac Cruz-Bravo
• James Cusker
• Henry Gasco
• Manuel Gonzalez
• Marty Gosnell
• Daniel Huber
• Jeremiah Feger-Jenson
• Greyson Labon
• Keith Lugena
• Connor Matticks
• Maverick McGee
• Maddox Monaghan
• Naveen Nair
• Jose Nieto Garza
• Patricio Nieto Garza
• James Odom
• Raiden Polanco
• Pascal Prentiss
• Kayvon Richardson
• Brendan Richman
• Zachary Rudolph
• Tucker Stewart
• Waylon Sweatt
• Sidney Tishk
• Abree West
• Henry Woodard

Top Camp Counselor

Awarded to the counselor selected by the campers as the most influential throughout Operation Adventure Camp. The Top Camp Counselor Award was presented to Brexton Castillo.