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MMA hosts the 42nd annual National Military School Band and Choir Festival, receives the Ronald L. Horton Award
Former National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Frank J. Grass receives Cates Award during Maroon & Gold Gala
Top #MMAProud Moments from 2018
Cadet News
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Considered a rite of passage, all new cadets who arrive at Missouri Military Academy participate in the Crucible – a series of physical and mental obstacles intended to challenge cadets as leaders and as a team. Read advice from 2020-21 cadet leaders regarding the Crucible.
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Upon moving into the barracks to begin a new middle school or high school experience, new military school cadets are asked to let go of their old expectations and embrace the new lifestyle before them – one of schedules, rules and high expectations. These are a few ways parents can support their cadets through this transition.