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Mu Beta Phi
ΜΒΦ
FoundedMarch 22, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-03-22)
Columbia, South Carolina
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA
StatusActive
EmphasisMilitary, African American
ScopeInternational
MottoUnitas de concordis
PillarsMission, Brotherhood, Professionalism
Colors  California Blue,   old gold,   black, and   white
FlowerGolden calla lily
MascotGolden eagle
Patron Greek deityHercules
PublicationEagle's Nest Newsletter
Chapters26
Colonies7
Members1,076 lifetime
NicknameThe Mighty Beta Kings
Headquarters6819 Castlewood Circle
Suffolk, Virginia 23435-3021
United States
Websitewww.mbphikings2017.org

Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. (ΜΒΦ) is an international African American military fraternity. It was established in Columbia, South Carolina in 2017 and has established 26 chapters in the United States and Asia.

History

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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

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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

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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

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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 References
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

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References

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  1. ^ "Guests Introduced" (PDF). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal. Session 2024, 208th of the General Assembly (33). June 27, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  2. ^ "Black Organizations, Clubs, Fraternities and Sororities". www.blackorg.net. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  3. ^ a b c "About Us". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  4. ^ a b c d "History". Tri-State Kings. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  5. ^ a b "Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc". GuideStar. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  6. ^ "Fraternal Members Listing". Professional Fraternity Association. Archived from the original on 2020-02-23. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  7. ^ a b "2021 Award Winners". Professional Fraternity Association. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Newsletter". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  12. ^ "Professionalism". Tri-State Kings. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  13. ^ "Camphor Church Hosts Back to School Community Day on August 16 for Over 300 Children and Families". FOX 40. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Vet S.O.S. Podcast (March 18, 2025). "Mu Beta Phi: Transforming Veteran Transition & Support". paradedeck.com. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  16. ^ "Civil Affairs Command Hosts Family Readiness Festival". U.S. Army Europe and Africa. July 24, 2023.
  17. ^ "Civil Affairs Command Hosts Family Readiness Festival". DVIDS. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  18. ^ "Royal Courts". Mu Beta Phi. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  19. ^ "About". Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. - Royal Court Zeta. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  20. ^ "Royal Court Eta of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc". Sunbiz. State of Floriday. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  21. ^ "Court Iota of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity in Charlotte, NC". www.rc-iota.org. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  22. ^ "About". Royal Court Pi Space City Kings. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  23. ^ "About". Court Rho Sun City. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
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