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Midshipmen Recognized at Academic Star and Sea Year Ribbon Ceremony

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 13, 2023 – This morning, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the first term of Academic Year 2022-2023.

At a ceremony, in Wiley...

United States Merchant Marine Academy Hosts Mariner Safety and Security Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 2, 2023 – On Monday, January 23, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its first Mariner Safety and Security Day.

The day began with Capt. Todd Kutkiewicz, Director of the Office of Cadet At-Sea Training welcoming, faculty, staff...

45th Festival of Lights Participants

USMMA Holds 45th Festival of Lights

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 20, 2022 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its 45th annual Festival of Lights last week in the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel. The Festival of Lights is an interfaith celebration that has become a beloved holiday tradition at USMMA.

The...

NORAD Tracks Santa 2022 includes Music by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band

 A photo shows the 2018 NORAD Tracks Santa Operation Center on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, on Dec. 24. (Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow/U.S. Air Force photo)

Jennifer Boykin

Jennifer Boykin is president of Newport News Shipbuilding and executive vice president of Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, Virginia. Named to this position in 2017, she is the 20th person and the first woman to serve as president of the Newport News shipyard, which was...

USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet Virtually

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors will meet virtually on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST.

For those desiring to attend, connectivity information is included below, and is being posted today in...

Vice Admiral Joanna Nunan makes history as 14th Superintendent of USMMA

KINGS POINT, NY, December 8, 2022 – During an historic Assumption of Command Ceremony this afternoon, Joanna M. Nunan, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) became the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) 14th superintendent and first woman to hold the role.

The event began...

Eugene Lutz (Academy Graduate)

Eugene Lutz (Academy Graduate)

Managing Partner, New York Life Westchester

Eugene graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York in May of 2000 with a degree in Marine Transportation, and received a commission as an Officer in the United States Naval Reserve. Upon graduation, Eugene put his degree and coast guard license to good use sailing around the world as an Officer with Military Sealift Command in support of U.S. Naval Operations.

In December 2003, Eugene was recruited to New York Life by a fellow Merchant Marine Academy Alumnus. Eugene became an agent in the Long Island General Office and was a top producer qualifying for Executive Council* in 2004 and 2005 working the Pension Max market with the NYPD and NYFD.

In October 2006, Eugene was promoted to Partner in the Long Island General Office where he offered new agents the opportunity for a fulfilling career with New York Life. In September 2009, Eugene was promoted to Senior Partner, and in 2012 he was promoted once again to Corporate Vice President of the Pacific Agencies.

Eugene and his wife Regina have been married for 14 years and have a 10-year-old boy, Jack and an 8-year-old girl, Ava.