Feature Program Highlights
Early Commissioning Program
Allows qualified candidates the opportunity to obtain a commission in the Reserve Forces in just two years.
Service Academy Prep Program
A one-year program designed to prepare students for entrance into one of the five U.S. Military Service Academies.
Simultaneous Membership Program
A volunteer officer-training program that allows cadets to participate in ROTC while enlisted in the Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
United States Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course (PLC)
The most popular route for cadets who wish to become commissioned officers in the United States Marine Corps.
Air Force ROTC - Detachment 010
Enables full-time college students to pursue their personal, degree program while earning an officer's commission into the active duty Air Force.
NEW! Flight Training Program
Among the rigorous academic and military training programs, MMI is also introducing an extracurricular flight training program with our partner in aviation, Sanders Flight Training Center Inc. Whether you are in the Service Academy Prep, Early Commissioning or Basic Cadet program, you have the opportunity to learn to fly through a combination of computer-based, online ground school instruction and in-flight training. This program is designed to preclude U.S. Air Force and Navy Initial Flight Screening (IFS) requirements by achievement of a private pilot's certificate and will significantly enhance your candidacy for selection to military aviation training.
Upcoming Events
October 29: Alabama Mililtary Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
(10:30) The induction ceremony celebrates two of Alabama's heroes: the late COL Robert L. Howard, USA (Ret) of Opelika, awarded the Medal of Honor, and BG James R. Owen, USA (Ret) of Bay Minette, awarded the Silver Star for heroic action on Iwo Jima. COL Randall M. Zeegers, NGUS will be the guest speaker. A Corps of Cadets parade and luncheon will follow the ceremony.
November 4: Dove Shoot & Shotgun Drawing
The MMI Foundation & Alumni Brigade invite you to the 34th Annual J.C.Webb Memorial Dove Shoot at Sam Givhan Farms in Safford, Ala. This Nov. 4 fundraiser benefits the Corps of Cadets. The cost is $75/person, which includes lunch, hunting and dinner. Contact Merrily Thompson 334-683-2394 to participate.
November 11: National Veterans Day Parade, Birmingham
Each year, the MMI Corps of Cadets marches in honor of our nation's veterans. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Birmingham.
News/Announcements
Mississippi JROTC Students Visit
10.21.10 JROTC students from Terry High School, near Jackson, Miss., visited the MMI campus with their Senior Army Instructor, MAJ Doug Green, whose son Brian is a 1998 MMI graduate. While in Marion, the students toured campus and the Alabama Military Hall of Honor, listened to briefings, dined in the mess hall, and concluded their day with a game of capture the flag. The group (maroon shirts) is pictured with MMI cadets (in ACUs).
Taking MMI's Mission Nationwide
9.28.10 From East Coast to West Coast, MMI President Col. David Mollahan and VP for Institutional Advancement Mrs. Suzanne McKee have been reinforcing our college's mission to key constituents. Recent travels have included stops in Washington, D.C., Charlotte, San Diego and just up the road in Tuscaloosa. Congressmen and alumni alike are interested in our whole-person approach to education and our unique role in the Alabama Community College System. We will continue to keep MMI on the radar for nationwide contacts who support tomorrow's leaders! Click here to see who Mollahan and McKee have met with lately.
Carter & Hollister Named Trustees
9.15.10 MMI announces two new members of the MMI Foundation Board of Trustees & Advisors: BG Vandiver H. Carter, USAR (Ret) of Selma, Ala. (MMI class of 1963) and Mrs. Beverly Anderson Hollister (MMI class of 1972) of Draper, Utah. They were approved by the Alabama State Board of Education at its August 26th meeting.
9.12.10 Flight program students take first flights of the semester at Vaiden Field. Click here for the full story.
8.30.10 MMI was awarded a $50,000 ADECA grant to improve heating and cooling in Trustees Hall. Click here for the full story.
Shotgun Drawing Named for Bill Ireland (MMI class of 1943)
8.18.2010 MMI announces the inaugural William R. Ireland, Sr. Memorial Shotgun Drawing, to be held November 4. Your gift earns you a chance to win the personal J.C. Smith shotgun of Mr. Ireland, generously donated by his family. Click here to learn more.
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