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ACE Location & Staff

The ACE is located on the Main Deck of Wiley Hall, Entrance facing the waterfront.  CAPT Paul D. Acquaro, ACE Director

The Director of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is Captain Paul D. Acquaro, USMS, Retired. CAPT Acquaro’s focus provides academic leadership to the...

Naval Science

Overview

The U.S. Navy and America’s merchant marine have shared a close, mutually supportive relationship since the Revolutionary War. Today, that relationship is especially vital as merchant ships carry critical raw materials and other necessary cargoes, while naval ships ensure safe and...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025