MEXICO, Mo.—Missouri Military Academy will honor veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice by conducting a military review on Monday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. on Colonels Field on MMA’s campus, 204 N. Grand, Mexico, Mo. The event is open to the public, and the Academy extends a special invitation for all veterans in the area to attend. In the event of inclement weather, the review will be held in MMA’s Alain M. Garcia Field House.
“We take great pride in the military service of many of our faculty, staff, and alumni. Our Veterans Day review, involving the entire Academy, is a special event on our campus each year,” said MMA President Brig.Gen. Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret). “It is a privilege to honor all those who have sacrificed and supported our country through military service, and we encourage all local veterans to attend.”
Military reviews are reserved for special occasions at MMA, including Alumni Weekend/Homecoming, Fall Family Weekend, Veterans Day, Spring Family Weekend, and Mother’s Day. A review consists of four stages: a formation of cadets, inspection, presentation and honors, and a pass in review.
During the formation of cadets, MMA’s cadet battalion staff (cadet leaders) and band lead MMA’s cadet companies, marching onto Colonels Field. Next, inspection occurs, where the reviewing officers inspect the corps of cadets. This leads into presentation and honors, in which the cadet officers and colors are posted, and the national anthem is played. In stage four, the corps of cadets pass in review in tribute to the honorees.
The use of military reviews dates back to the Middle Ages when rulers would demonstrate the strength of their armies by holding elaborate military parades and demonstrations. At MMA, military reviews celebrate important events and showcase cadets’ military bearing, discipline, and teamwork.
Missouri Military Academy is an all-male, college preparatory military boarding school with a diverse domestic and international student population. The Academy’s rigorous program empowers young men to reach their potential as future college graduates, citizens of character, and leaders in their communities. MMA’s 360˚ Education fosters academic excellence, a healthy lifestyle and physical development, leadership and life skills, positive character development and personal motivation.