Communications
USMMA Hosts Annual Battle Standard Dinner Honoring Fallen Kings Pointers
KINGS POINT, New York, April 13, 2024 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its annual Battle Standard Dinner on April 4th, 2024.
Captain Kenneth R. Force Memorial Service Announced
KINGS POINT, N.Y. - April 5, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announces a memorial service to honor the life and legacy of Captain Kenneth R. Force, USMS, (Retired).
Captain Force served as USMMA’s Director of Music and Regimental Band, “...
USMMA Announces 2024 Graduation Weekend Dates and Activities
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (April 2, 2024) – Today, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) released the timeline of events for the Academy's 88th Commencement and the Class of 2024 Graduation Weekend.
The timeline is subject to change; the Academy encourages families and...
USMMA Job Fair Highlights Mariner Demand
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 3, 2024 -Today, maritime professionals and hiring managers from close to 40 companies, federal agencies, and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual spring career fair, known as the Shipping-Out Fair, held...
USMMA Regimental Auto Club to Host Auto Show
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 1, 2024 – In celebration of National Maritime Day, members of the public are invited to attend the 2024 Regimental Activities Auto Show to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
The event to be hosted by the...
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to Speak at 2024 Battle Standard Dinner
KINGS POINT, New York, March 26, 2024 – Capt. Mikel Stroud, USMS, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), announced that Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Troy Black will deliver the...
Academic Star and Sea Year Ribbon Ceremony Held in Wiley Hall
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 19, 2023 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recently honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the first term of Academic Year 2024.
At a ceremony in Wiley Hall, Vice Admiral Joanna M....