Mu Beta Phi

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]

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]

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]

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]

• Professional fraternities and sororities
• Service fraternities and sororities