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Mu Beta Phi

Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. (ΜΒΦ) also known as the "Mighty Beta Kings", is an international military fraternity that caters to all 50 states and overseas in Southeast Asia and Europe. The motivation to serve, support, and defend the men and women in the local and veteran communities amplified the passion to give back and provide an outlet for men of the Armed Services of all nationalities, continued service within the community, leading to the establishment of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc.

Mu Beta Phi
ΜΒΦ
FoundedMarch 22, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-03-22)
Columbia, South Carolina
TypeProfessional African American
AffiliationPFA
StatusActive
EmphasisMilitary
ScopeInternational
MottoUnitas de concordis
Colors  California Blue,   old gold,   black, and   white
FlowerGolden calla lily
MascotGolden eagle
Patron Greek divinityHercules
Chapters20
Colonies7
NicknameThe Mighty Beta Kings
Headquarters1591 Savannah Highway
Suite 201
Columbia, South Carolina 29407
United States
Websitewww.mbphikings2017.org

History

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Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. was founded on March 22, 2017, and officially incorporated on April 17, 2017, by three active duty and retired military men, across three branches of service.[1] Built off the principles of mission, brotherhood, and professionalism, the brothers of Mu Beta Phi, swore an oath to strengthen the veteran community, restore faith in the community, and broaden knowledge to veterans. The Mu Beta Phi founders were Dr. Gary V. Ammons (Navy), Darrin Coney (Air Force), and Clifton Powell (Army).

The Hercules PHIrst Warriors were the Alpha line members of Mu Beta Phi consisting of Efferen Hernandez, Leander Holston Jr., Antonio Brown, Jason Williams, Marquette Jones, Timothy Hall, Lugene Johnson, Jeremiah Thompson, Murad Dixon, Shawn Ollison.

Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), in the category of military science,[2] the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA), the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce (AFCOC) and the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA).

Symbols

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The Mu Beta Phi motto is "Unitas de concordis". The fraternity's colors are California blue, old gold, black, and whilte. Its flower is the golden calla lily. Its mascot is Hercules and its animal is the golden eagle. Its nickname is "The Mighty Beta Kings".

Chapters

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Mu Beta Phi refers to its chapters as royal courts. Colonies are referred to as courts. Active groups are noted in bold, inactive groups noted in italics.

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha March 22, 2017 Hampton Roads, Virginia Active [3][4]
Beta Memorial
Gamma March 18, 2018 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active [4]
Delta 2018 Columbia, South Carolina Active [4]
Epsilon July 2021 St. Louis, Illinois Active
Zeta October 17, 2020 Washington, D.C. Active [4]
Eta July 2021 Jacksonville, Florida Active
Theta November 15, 2020 Atlanta, Georgia Active
Iota 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina Colony
Kappa July 2021 Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Active
Lambda July 14, 2021 San Diego, California Active
Nu July 2021 New York City, New York Active
Xi July 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada Active
Omicron 2021 Gulfport, Mississippi Active
Pi 2021 Houston, Texas Active
Rho 2023 Texas Colony
Sigma 2023 Manhattan, New York Active
Tau 2022 Cleveland, Ohio Active
Upsilon 2023 San Antonio, Texas Active
Chi 2023 Chicago, Illinois Active
Psi 2023 Macon, Georgia Active
Omega 2023 San Francisco, California Colony
Alpha Alpha 2024 Tampa, Florida Colony
Alpha Gamma 2022 Bahrain Colony
Alpha Delta 2022 Southeast Asia Active
Alpha Epsilon 2022 Spain Colony
Alpha Zeta 2022 Japan Colony
Alpha Phi May 2, 2019 Norfolk State University Norfolk, Virginia Active

Proclamations and recognition

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The Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, Stephen K. Benjamin proclaimed March 2, 2019, as South Carolina Chapter of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. Day.

Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. was recognized as the 2021 Outstanding Community Service Award recipient by the Professional Fraternity Association for its dedication to the local and veteran community.

Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc.'s founder, Dr. Gary V. Ammons, was the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Community Leader award by the Professional Fraternity Association for his leadership and inspiration to the community.

Mu Beta Phi has also been recognized through formal citation and official lettering from senator and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Tim Kaine of Virginia, for their work within the veteran community, the homeless veteran population and for advocating for veteran benefits and veteran mental health care.

Mu Beta Phi has been recognized by senator and member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Jim Clyburn of South Carolina for their dedication and work for minority military men and their equal rights of recognition within the military ranks and their advocacy work within the communities they serve.

Mu Beta Phi has received numerous state and government-level proclamations, letters of commendation, and letters of appreciation from the Senate Armed Services Committee, Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia, Senator James Clyburn of South Carolina, Senator Stephanie Murphy of Florida, Mayor William Sessoms of Virginia Beach, Mayor Linda Johnson of Suffolk, Virginia, Mayor Carolyn Goodman of Las Vegas, Nevada; recognizing their work for the local communities and veteran families in which they live.

Partnerships

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Us". Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  2. ^ Professional Fraternity Association Fraternal Members listing
  3. ^ "Episode 33: Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc". The Dapper Luq. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  4. ^ a b c d "Royal Courts". Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
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