Marion Military Institute Army ROTC

08/31/2026

🇺🇸 Meet the faces of the Patriot Pipeline.🇺🇸

This week on Coffee with the Colonel, we’re doing something a little different—This is the Patriot Pipeline Roundtable. 🪖

Hear directly from our Patriot Pipeline recipients about their journey, their goals, and what this opportunity means to them.

This is THE PATRIOT PIPELINE. 🇺🇸

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What is THE PATRIOT PIPELINE?

Alabama students selected through the Patriot Pipeline receive an Army ROTC scholarship covering tuition and fees, plus free room and board from MMI, while pursuing a pathway to commission as a U.S. Army Officer in just two years.

Interested in becoming a Patriot Pipeline nominee? Contact your Alabama U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative or the MMI Army ROTC Department to learn more about eligibility and the nomination process.

Your path to becoming an Army Officer could start here. 🇺🇸🪖

08/28/2026

Yesterday, 13 Marion Military Institute cadets officially contracted with Army ROTC.

Only a few months ago, most were still high school students. Many graduated in May, completed Basic Camp over the summer, and arrived at MMI ready to begin the two-year Early Commissioning Program.

During the ceremony, each cadet raised their right hand and took the Oath of Enlistment, committing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. Their MMI patches were then replaced with Army ROTC patches—the first time they were authorized to wear them. That change marked their transition to contracted Army ROTC cadets and the beginning of an accelerated journey toward commissioning.

Congratulations to these cadets on taking this important step toward becoming Army officers. The expectations are high, the responsibility is real, and their journey is officially underway.

6th Brigade Army ROTC Marion Military Institute U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC)

08/26/2026

Three MMI Army ROTC Cadets gained firsthand experience leading Soldiers this summer through Cadet Troop Leader Training!

Our Cadets served with operational Army units in South Korea, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and at Fort Benning. Working alongside platoon leaders and Soldiers, they experienced the daily responsibilities of Army officers while strengthening their leadership, confidence, and understanding of the profession.

These opportunities are an important step in preparing our Cadets to lead from the front as future Army officers. We are proud of how they represented MMI and the Tiger Battalion across the Army! 🇺🇸🪖

Marion Military Institute 6th Brigade Army ROTC

08/24/2026

Coffee with the Colonel is Back!

We’re kicking off a new year of Coffee with the Colonel by catching up with a familiar face—this time in a new role.

LTC Hollingsworth sits down with our Cadet Battalion Commander to talk about his journey at MMI, stepping into the responsibility of leading the battalion, and what he hopes to accomplish with his fellow cadets this year.

It’s a great look at how quickly cadets at MMI can go from learning how to lead to actually leading their peers.

Grab a cup and check out the first Coffee with the Colonel of the year!

Think you have what it takes to lead?
At MMI Army ROTC, your path to becoming an Army officer can start now.

📞 1-800-MMI-ROTC

08/24/2026

MMI Army ROTC is proud to recognize two Tiger Battalion Cadets who successfully completed two of the Army’s most challenging training opportunities this summer—Airborne School and Air Assault School!

Their accomplishments reflect exceptional physical fitness, mental toughness, discipline, and determination. They represented Marion Military Institute and the Tiger Battalion with distinction while proving they are ready to meet demanding standards and overcome every challenge.

Congratulations to our newest Airborne- and Air Assault-qualified Cadets!

Marion Military Institute 6th Brigade Army ROTC

08/22/2026

LTC Hollingsworth, our Professor of Military Science is a Field Artillery Officer. King of Battle!!

What branch do you want to join?

🚀 Ready. Aim. 🔥
This career path is locked on success.
As a U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer, you'll lead Soldiers, make critical decisions under pressure, and bring precision, strategy, and firepower to the fight.

Visit GOArmy.com/ROTC to learn more about how Army ROTC gives you an unmatched mix of college and career experience.

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08/21/2026

First Actions on Lab!

Lost? Not anymore.

Cadets hit their first official lab of the year, learning the basics of land navigation and getting hands-on practice finding their way from point to point.

It’s an early start on skills they’ll need in the woods at Fort Knox—and another step toward becoming Army officers.

The training starts now. The goal is to be ready when it counts.

08/19/2026

New year FIRST LAB! Starting the year of strong with standards and expectations for our new MS3’s and MS4’s

With a new school year comes new leadership. Cadets got to officially meet and learn of the new Cadet leadership from BC to all our S-shops

As well as the introduction of our very own ECP cadre. All ready to teach, coach, and mentor these cadets for Advanced camp and Commissioning.

1-800-MMI-ROTC

08/17/2026

The sun wasn’t up yet, but MMI Army ROTC was already moving.

Our cadets kicked off the new year with their first PT session—putting in the work, building the team, and taking another step toward becoming Army Officers.

If you’re a high school student looking for a challenge, a place to lead, and a path to commission as an Army Officer in just two years, MMI might be what you’re looking for.

Your first formation could be closer than you think.

📞 1-800-MMI-ROTC

08/15/2026

From Cadets to Second Lieutenants. 🇺🇸

Yesterday, two Marion Military Institute Army ROTC cadets raised their right hands, took the Oath of Office, and officially joined the ranks of the United States Army Officer Corps.

After two years of hard work, sacrifice, and leadership development at MMI, the gold bars are finally on.

But commissioning isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting line.

From this day forward, Soldiers will look to them for leadership, decisions, and direction. The rank is given, but the trust and respect that come with it must be earned every day.

Congratulations, Second Lieutenants! We are incredibly proud of you. Now go earn those gold bars every single day. 🇺🇸🫡

Marion Military Institute 6th Brigade Army ROTC