Mo. Rev. Stat. § 41.120
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
The governor of the state, by virtue of his office, is the commander in chief of the militia of the state, except such portion thereof as may at times be in the service of the United States.
§ 41.120, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 15015, A.L. 1951 p. 654 § 9