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As a Missouri Military Academy cadet, D'Cherion "DC" Nelson '15 excelled as the Academy nurtured leadership within him and challenged to achieve. Today, he is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. with aspirations of working as an intelligence officer in the Pentagon. 

The Academy is dedicated to providing the technological infrastructure needed to support cadets’ education and provide a safe environment for residential life. This dedication is reflected in our strategic plan, which includes direction to enhance cadets’ digital learning environment by aggressively leveraging digital tools.

MMA Parents Committee Leader Erin Schreyer raised $153,000 for 188 different nonprofits in response to COVID-19 pandemic. 

Congratulations to the MMA cadets who received the following athletic awards at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. 

Congratulations to the Missouri Military Academy cadets who received art and music awards for the 2019-20 academic year. 

Whether it is routine care, a sprain from athletic practice, a seasonal bug, or something else, the Ekern Health Center on MMA’s campus serves as a quiet place for cadets to be evaluated, rest and recover. Cared for by qualified medical professionals with decades of experience, every cadet is treated in accordance with the gold standard for medical care.

Congratulations to the Missouri Military Academy cadets who received the following commandant awards for the 2019-20 academic year. 

"The pandemic has revealed with painful clarity how important education and access to basic resources are ..." Read President Geraci's spotlight on the role of education in America in his recent Mission: Readiness feature.

Make the most of your summer! MMA provides a summer workout plan to help cadets improve physically and prepare mentally for upcoming sports in fall. You can download the workout here.

Congratulations to all new members of Delta Phi! MMA is proud to announce the Delta Phi membership list following the fourth – and final – marking period in the 2019-20 academic year.

Congratulations to the Missouri Military Academy cadets who received academic awards for the 2019-20 academic year!

An annual Missouri Military Academy competition to hone and highlight cadets' oratory skills, the Wallace Fry Speech Competition was held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in the Centennial Gymtorium. 

On Friday, May 15, 2020, the 131st Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets celebrated their graduation in the Memorial Chapel among their MMA brothers and faculty and staff. Read a full recap of commencement here.

In recognition of their 2020 academic success, seven cadets have earned the President’s Award for Educational Excellence, and thirteen cadets have earned the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. 

As 2019 draws to a close, here’s a look at our most notable stories of the year.

The Missouri Military Academy Rifle team has been qualified to compete in the JROTC Service Championships for the second consecutive year. The rifle team received the official invitation following their strong showing in the national qualifier postal.

MMA cadets raised $3,567.29 in donations for the Academy's 2019 canned food drive competition. The donations help three local organizations — the Grand Prairie Baptist Church, Faith Walk Food Pantry and the Help Center Inc. Food Pantry in Mexico, MO — support local families in need.

This year, our community raised $8,658 in immediate donations and $12,399 in additional pledges — for a total of $21,058 raised. That is more than 6 times the amount raised the previous Giving Tuesday

To help students maximize their ACT performance, MMA will host a Tutors Across America ACT Weekend Boot Camp on MMA’s campus in Mexico, Missouri, on January 24-26, 2020. The camp is open to the public, and MMA cadets are encouraged to attend

The 2019 Missouri Military Academy Fall Sports Banquet was held on October 20 in Barnard Hall to honor our football, swimming, soccer, Raiders, and Cross Country teams. #MMAproud

On November 21, 2019, a group of cadets visited the University of Missouri-Columbia for a classical music concert that featured works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Margaret Bonds. At the concert, the cadets witnessed the talents of MMA Music Instructor Freddie Lomas, and had the opportunity to meet with Conductor Dr. Paul Crabb.

‘Tis the season to reflect on the year and what we are most thankful for! At MMA, we are thankful for a strong community of parents, alumni and Academy friends who support our mission to provide the discipline, structure, accountability, leadership, and life lessons that transform young men’s lives. Read what a few MMA families are thankful for this season in regards to their cadet’s MMA education.

On November 13, a group of interested cadets enjoyed a trip to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri to enjoy a pizza dinner and a jazz concert by Pedrito Martinez Group, who is a part of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series.

MMA parents, alumni and friends of the Academy can show their MMA pride on their Christmas trees! These beautiful, one-of-a-kind brass ornaments depict a three-dimensional image of Stribling Hall.

Celebrating the holidays through the voices of MMA cadets and faculty members, MMA's 78th Annual Evensong will be held at Mexico United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. Following the celebration, cadets and their families are invited back to MMA’s campus to enjoy holiday parties in each company’s recreation room.

On December 3, MMA will kick off the 2019-20 Annual Campaign — “Every Year, Every Cadet Stronger” —  on Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving where millions pay it forward to support the causes that matter to them. On Giving Tuesday, MMA is asking for your support for our cadets and the Academy. Will you make a gift or a pledge and make a positive difference?

Their third win in a row, Missouri Military Academy defeated Marion AJROTC 965 to 900 last week in the National Air Rifle League, bringing their current record to a strong 4 - 1. Next up, they will compete against Pelahatchie AJROTC from Pelahatchie, MS, who currently has a 3 - 3 record.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Cadets Victor Patino and Ruhan Chowrira traveled to Moberly, Mo., to audition for district concert band competition, accompanied by MMA Fine Arts Department Chair Rob McGrath and Band Instructor Freddie Lomas.

In honor of Veterans Day, Missouri Military Academy thanks our faculty and staff who have served to protect and defend our country's freedoms.

The 35 members of the Class of 2017 earned an impressive $4.6 million in college scholarships.