Communications
USMMA Midshipmen to March in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 12, 2019 – On Saturday, March 16th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own,” USMMA Color Guard, and Regiment of Midshipmen will march in New York City’s 258th St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This year’s Grand Marshall is...
100 Days: Thirteen Questions with the 13th Superintendent
USMMA Superintendent Jack Buono on 100 days back at Kings Point
On Nov. 9, 2018, at a spirited change of command ceremony, Rear Admiral Jack Buono became the 13th Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. A few days ago, Buono passed the 100-day mark in his...
Midshipmen Receive Sea Year Ribbons
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 19, 2019 – This morning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. John R. Ballard and Head, Department of Professional Development and Career Services (PD&CS), Captain Gene Albert awarded Sea Year Ribbons...
Midshipmen Honored for First Term Academic Excellence
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 12, 2019 – In a late 2018 lunch muster ceremony, Rear Admiral Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen presented Gold and Silver Stars, and Sea Year Ribbons to high performing midshipmen. The...