The First of Many Milestone Markers To Come!

Marine Military Academy Corps of Cadets  hosted a parade  today in recognition of MMA’s 58  newest cadets, also referred to as ‘plebes’, as they graduated from four weeks of introductory training and became ‘official’ members of  MMA’s Corps of Cadets.  Following the posting of the colors and singing of the National Anthem, all plebes marched front and center to be recognized and took their Oath: “As a Cadet at the Marine Military Academy I will always be faithful – to my parents, to my God, to my Country and to the Academy. I will wear my uniform proudly, and in so doing, uphold the standards established by the United States Marine Corps. I will always behave honorably. I will not lie, cheat or steal. I will respect my fellow Cadet.  I will not bear false witness against him. I will devote myself to the pursuit of knowledge. I will strive to conduct myself in such a manner as to reflect favorably upon the Academy. I will not use drugs, alcohol or steroids and will not tolerate their use by other Cadets. I will be an achiever and a believer.  I will do my best in every way, for I am a Cadet at the Marine Military Academy.”  These young men then affixed their insignia to their covers (hats) and passed in review for the first time as full-fledged Marine Military Academy Cadets. Reviewing Officer was Colonel R. G. Hill, USMC (Ret), Superintendent of the Academy.

The purpose of the four weeks of introductory training is to train new cadets in a systematic and dynamic manner that will ensure their understanding of subjects essential to their performance and success as cadets at MMA, and to instill in them an attitude that will result in unquestionable support for the high ideals and standards of the Academy. 
Marine Military Academy congratulates our newest cadets and their families on achieving this first of many milestones to come!