Day of Service brings Mexico to Ashland

Cadets from Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri dismantle the brick fire pit behind Ashland American Legion Post 152 on Friday, March 21st

By: Tara Wren Blue
ASHLAND, MO – Cadets from Missouri Military Academy (MMA) in Mexico, Mo., recently dedicated a day to community service, assisting local organizations with various improvement projects.

MMA Cadets take orders from Christine Sapp of the Ashland American Legion Post 152

Partnering with the Ashland American Legion Post 152, the cadets tackled multiple tasks, including dismantling a brick fire pit and grill, carefully organizing the bricks for future use. They also power-washed tables, cleaned and restocked storage areas, and swept, mopped, and dusted floors—demonstrating teamwork and efficiency throughout the day.

Cadet Khuslen Turmunkh and Cadet Khas-Erdene Sod-Erdene clean the Legion tables.

Their efforts reflect MMA’s core values of leadership, service, and community engagement. Christine Sapp of American Legion Post 152 expressed gratitude for their hard work, emphasizing the positive impact of their assistance.

Cadet Clayton Reich dusts shelves in the Ashland American Legion building on Friday, March 21st.

“We are incredibly thankful for the cadets’ support,” Sapp said. “Their dedication and work ethic made a real difference.”

The initiative highlights MMA’s ongoing commitment to instilling a spirit of service in its students while strengthening ties with community.