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MODIFIED OPERATIONAL STATUS AT USMMA DUE TO SNOW – MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

To ensure the safety of our staff and midshipmen, the Academy campus will be in a Modified Operational Status on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. 

Employees with an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE are expected to work remotely unless they are taking approved leave. 

The Superintendent has authorized a delayed start for employees who do not have an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE: Non-telework staff should plan to be a work at 11 a.m., or shall use unscheduled leave (e.g., annual leave or other approved time off).  For those who are at a critical level with respect to leave time, there may be a way to still telework on Monday, 26 January 2026; If OPM declares a closure and has the government operating under a Continuity of Operations Plan, emergency telework can be used.  Please work with your supervisors to ensure you are using “Safety” as your ultimate guidance with respect to the Academy’s intent to modify operations this Monday.  

All scheduled classes (first through eighth periods) will be conducted virtually.

We will seek to keep the library open depending on the availability of staff to provide student study space or connections to virtual class.

Faculty will communicate directly with students regarding the status of their classes.  

The Seafarer, Navy Exchange and the Navy Federal Credit Union will be closed.

Please note that additional emergency notifications may be sent to contacts on file.

For the latest updates on the Academy’s operating status, visit www.usmma.edu.
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Power Squadron

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ABOUT THE TEAM

The Power Squadron is a waterfront club open to midshipmen interested in improving their ship handling, navigation, fishing and engineering skills. The program has an expansive fleet consisting of vessels from a 25’ center console, to a 60’ Tug. Each vessel is manned, maintained, and commanded by a crew of Midshipmen. The program is underway through the week, as well as weekends, for training, fishing competitions, and cruises. The Power Squadron regularly supports operations of the Academy in transport of athletic teams, coaches, and administration.

 

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FLEET

Elizabeth Anne-60’ Tugboat

Gryphon-42’ Magnacraft

142- 41’ USCG UTB

Rough Rider- 38’ Chris Craft

Crown Jewel- 35’ Tiara

Kingfisher- 31’ Boston Whaler

Afishionado- 31’ Tiara

Charlie Lima- 30’ Grady White

Water Hazard- 25’ Pursuit

 

FISHING TEAM

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COACHNG STAFF

ROBERT ASMA
Director of Power Squadron
AsmaR@usmma.edu
O: (516) 725-5718

Asma has been a cornerstone at the Waterfront beginning 1997 where he was announced as the Director of Power Squadron. Asma has led the program to over 375 underway trips, up and down the east coast of the United States. These include Nantucket, Cape Cod, Montauk, West Point, Ocean City, New London, and many more. Asma has also led the USMMA Kings Point Fishing Team to numerous prize finishes in regional and national events. 

Originally from Port Washington, NY,  Asma served our Nation in the United States Coast Guard from 1992-1996, continuing in the USCG Reserves until 2000.

Asma bring an immense amount of underway and instruction experience to the Academy. Paired with his 20+ years at the Academy, Asma has worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Navy, NYPD, and FDNY. Asma has also work with collegiate programs as a Maritime Instructor at the United States Coast Guard Academy and SUNY Maritime from 2001-2018.

Asma maintains a 100-Ton United States Coast Guard Master License, allowing him to operate any vessel in the Waterfront's fleet.

Asma lives in Huntington, NY, with his wife, and two sons.
 

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Last updated: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

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