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After Graduation

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Obligation Compliance

Introduction

In exchange for a taxpayer-funded education at the USMMA, all midshipmen commit to fulfill a maritime service obligation that continues following graduation.  This commitment that is mandated by law, restated in the Maritime Administration's (MARAD) regulations, and...

After Graduation

Life After the Academy

As a Kings Point graduate, you can be sure of two things:

  1. You will have plenty of career choices.
  2. You will be fully prepared to make the most of your career opportunities.

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Frequently Requested Information for WWII Mariners

Veteran Status for WWII Merchant Mariners

https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/NMC/pdfs/faq/WWII_veteran_faq.pdf

Burial in a National Cemetary

http://www.cem.va.gov/

U.S. Merchant Marine Medals and decorations

http://www.marad.dot.gov/mariners_landing_page/mariner_medals/...

Alumni Information

 

The USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2001 following the merger of the USMMA Alumni Association and the USMMA Foundation. The USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation is the 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization established for the benefit of the United...

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