Special Orders Celebrate Cadets for Deportment, Leadership, and Military Bearing

Congratulations to all cadets who were recently recognized in special orders! These cadets continue to set the standard through outstanding deportment, strong leadership, and dedication to the corps. View highlights from the promotions and designations ceremony on Flickr.

Special Order No. 10

Upon the recommendation of the Promotion Board, the Senior Army Instructor has approved the following to receive the Maroon Bar. These cadets have not received any tours during marking period III, 6 January through 28 February. This warrant is effective as of 26 March 2025.

• Foluwasho Adebiyi
• Aaden Bado
• Batbileg Bataa
• Anandakhaan Batzaya
• Xavier Bay
• Kenneth Burle
• YiChen Chen
• Tegan Compton
• Hai Dinh
• Matthew Effron
• Aaron Elford
• Michael Emminger
• Josiah Emminger
• Amarbayasgalan Enkhbaatar
• Easton Everett
• Levi Evertson
• Ulis Gordon, Jr.
• Dallas Grantz
• Kruze Hagan
• Juan Handal
• Nguyen Minh Duc Ho
• Glauco Iwakami
• Alex Johnson
• Cooper Johnston
• Deonte Kerns
• Blake Krull
• Eli Lamb
• Roberto Lavalle Arellano
• Kam Ho Liu
• Emiliano Martinez
• Michael Pfeifer
• Kie Portuallo-Lopez
• Clayton Reich
• Jesus Robinson
• Dario Rodriguez
• Eric Shellabarger
• Oliver Sparks
• Zachary Sturgeon
• Huu Thai
• Duane Thompson
• Yalguun Tugs-Ukhaan
• Heshun Xiao

Special Order No. 12

For outstanding military courtesy, bearing, neatness, attitude, and performance of duty, the following cadets are hereby awarded the Soldier’s Bar of Missouri Military Academy:

Band Company

• Ulis Gordon
• Jesus Robinson
• Jacob Stallone
• Gunnar Ward

Bravo Company

• Xavier Bay
• Robert Naimi
• Ethan Prentiss

Special Order No. 13

Meritorious Actions Award presented to Cadet Deonte Kerns:

In recognition of your exceptional courage, quick thinking, and selfless actions in assisting a fellow Cadet in distress, you are hereby awarded the Meritorious Actions Award.

Your immediate response and unwavering commitment to the well-being of your peers exemplify the highest values of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), including leadership, integrity, and service to others.

Your actions reflect great credit upon yourself, the MMA Corps of Cadets, and the JROTC program as a whole. It is with great pride and admiration that we acknowledge your dedication and commendable service.

Special Order No. 14

JROTC Commendation Award presented to Cadet Khuslen Turmunkh:

In recognition of your outstanding dedication, teamwork, and leadership during the MMA Crucible, you are hereby awarded the Commendation Award.

Your unwavering support and determination in assisting a fellow Cadet to complete this challenging event exemplify the core values of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps—leadership, selfless service, and perseverance.

Your commitment to your team and willingness to go above and beyond in the spirit of camaraderie reflect great credit upon yourself, the MMA Corps of Cadets, and the JROTC program.

Special Order No. 21

JROTC Commendation Award presented to Cadet Xavier Bay:  

In recognition of your outstanding dedication, teamwork, and leadership assisting the S6, you are hereby awarded the Commendation Award.

Your unwavering support and determination in being proactive and forward-thinking exemplify the core values of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps—leadership, selfless service, and perseverance.

Your commitment to your team and willingness to go above and beyond in the spirit of camaraderie reflect great credit upon yourself, the MMA Corps of Cadets, and the JROTC program.