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Mu Beta Phi
View on WikipediaMu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. (ΜΒΦ) is an international military fraternity. It was established in Columbia, South Carolina in 2017 and has established 26 chapters in the United States and Asia.
Key Information
History
[edit]Mu Beta Phi was founded as an African American military fraternity by three active duty and retired military men on March 22, 2017.[1][2] The fraternity's founders were Gary V. Ammons (Navy), Darrin Coney (Air Force), and Clifton Powell (Army).[3][4] The first class of members, known as the Hercules PHIrst Warriors, were Antonio Brown, Murad Dixon, Timothy Hall, Efferen Hernandez, Leander Holston Jr., Marquette Jones, Lugene Johnson, Shawn Ollison, Jeremiah Thompson, and Jason Williams.[4]
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. was incorporated on April 17, 2017.[3] Its purpose is "strengthening the local and veteran communities, restoring faith in the veteran communities, and broadening the knowledge of our veterans we serve."[5]
Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), in the category of military science.[6] The fraternity received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Professional Fraternity Association in 2021.[7] Also in 2021, Ammons received PFA's Outstanding Community Leader award.[7] By April 2022, it had chartered fourteen chapters.[8]
As of August 2025, Mu Beta Phi has initiated 1,076 members and has chartered 26 chapters.[9] Its headquarters is in Suffolk, Virginia.[5]
Symbols
[edit]The Mu Beta Phi motto is Unitas de concordis.[4] Its principles or pillars are mission, brotherhood, and professionalism.[3] The fraternity's colors are California blue, old gold, black, and white.[citation needed] Its flower is the golden calla lily.[citation needed] Its mascot is Hercules and its animal is the golden eagle.[citation needed] Its nickname is "The Mighty Beta Kings".[10]
Its publication is the Eagle's Nest Newsletter.[11]
Activities
[edit]Mu Beta Phi's activities include personal growth, networking, and community service.[12] The fraternity holds a national leadership conference.[8]
Its service projects include fighting veteran homelessness and supporting military children.[10] Its programs include the Backpack & School Supply Giveaway and the Mighty Mentors, that works with boys ages eight to thirteen.[13][14] It also provides mentoring and support services for veterans who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life.[15] Its Day of Service mobilizes veterans in thirteen states for service projects.[8]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fraternity's membership distributed personal protective equipment across the United States and provided meals to at-risk people in five states.[8][10] In 2021, fraternity members collected supplies for Afghan refugees.[8] In July 2023, the fraternity participated in a Family Readiness Festival coordinated by the 353rd Civil Affairs Command Soldier Family Readiness Group in New York.[16][17]
Chapters
[edit]Mu Beta Phi refers to its chapters as royal courts. Colonies are referred to as courts. In the following list, active courts are noted in bold, and inactive courts are in italics.[18]
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | April 24, 2018 | Hampton Roads, Virginia | Active | [14] | |
| Beta | Memorial | ||||
| Gamma | March 22, 2019 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Active | [4] | |
| Delta | 2018 | Columbia, South Carolina | Active | ||
| Epsilon | July 2021 | St. Louis, Illinois | Active | ||
| Zeta | October 17, 2020 | Washington, D.C. | Active | [19] | |
| Eta | July 2021 | Jacksonville, Florida | Active | [20] | |
| Theta | November 15, 2020 | Atlanta, Georgia | Active | ||
| Iota | 2024 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Colony | [21] | |
| 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 | [22] | |
| Rho | 2023 | Texas | Colony | [23] | |
| Sigma | 2023 | Manhattan, New York | Active | ||
| Tau | 2022 | Cleveland, Ohio | Active | ||
| Upsilon | 2023 | Corpus Christi, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas | Active | ||
| Chi | 2023 | Chicago, Illinois | Active | ||
| Psi | 2023 | Macon, Georgia | Active | ||
| Omega | 2023 | San Francisco, California | Active | ||
| Alpha Alpha | 2024 | Tampa, Florida | Active | ||
| Alpha Gamma | 2022 | Bahrain | Colony | ||
| Alpha Delta | 2022 | Southeast Asia | Active | ||
| Alpha Epsilon | 2025 | Denver Colorado | Active | ||
| Alpha Zeta | 2025 | Columbia, South Carolina | Active | ||
| Alpha Phi | May 2, 2019 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, Virginia | Active |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Guests Introduced" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal. Session 2024, 208th of the General Assembly (33). June 27, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ "Black Organizations, Clubs, Fraternities and Sororities". www.blackorg.net. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ a b c d "History". Tri-State Kings. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ a b "Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc". GuideStar. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Fraternal Members Listing". Professional Fraternity Association. Archived from the original on 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ a b "2021 Award Winners". Professional Fraternity Association. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ a b c d e Sklar, Debbie L. (2022-04-17). "Military Fraternity to Host Veteran Events and Gala in San Diego". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ a b c "Marking a Mark: Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity supports community amid COVID-19". 13newsnow.com. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Newsletter". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Professionalism". Tri-State Kings. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Camphor Church Hosts Back to School Community Day on August 16 for Over 300 Children and Families". FOX 40. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "New military fraternity founded in Hampton Roads mentors young boys". WAVY.com. 2020-02-24. Archived from the original on 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ Vet S.O.S. Podcast (March 18, 2025). "Mu Beta Phi: Transforming Veteran Transition & Support". paradedeck.com. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Civil Affairs Command Hosts Family Readiness Festival". U.S. Army Europe and Africa. July 24, 2023.
- ^ "Civil Affairs Command Hosts Family Readiness Festival". DVIDS. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Royal Courts". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "About". Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. - Royal Court Zeta. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Royal Court Eta of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc". Sunbiz. State of Floriday. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "Court Iota of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity in Charlotte, NC". www.rc-iota.org. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "About". Royal Court Pi Space City Kings. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
- ^ "About". Court Rho Sun City. Retrieved 2025-08-24.