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Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy are welcome when the Academy is open for normal operations. The Academy grounds, museum, and Navy Exchange are open to the general public throughout the year, Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 4:30, with the exception of federal holidays and the...
Gifts may be made to the Academy by sending a letter to the Academy’s Superintendent, Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan, at the following address offering the donation to the Academy:
VADM Joanna M. Nunan Superintendent U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 300 Steamboat...To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is privileged among the nation's five federal academies to be the only institution authorized to carry a battle standard as part of its color guard. The proud and colorful battle standard perpetuates the memory of the 142...
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is located on Long Island in Kings Point, New York. Nestled in the heart of Long Island's historic "Gold Coast" and commanding a spectacular view of the New York City skyline across Long Island Sound, the Academy is easily accessible by road and via...
The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Parents' Association is to promote and support the Academy, its goals, programs and objectives, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty, staff and alumni. The Association will serve as a support organization for Plebe Candidates, their...
Numbered Map of the USMMA Campus.
The Academy represents federal involvement in maritime training that is more than a century old. Since the administration of President Ulysses S. Grant, the U.S. Government has initiated various programs to train its citizens for service in the merchant marine. The United States Merchant Marine...