Communications
Phil Greene named Distinguished Alumnus Speaker for USMMA's Class of 2016 Commencement
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 - Rear Adm. Philip H. Greene, Jr., U.S. Navy, Retired, Class of ‘78, has accepted the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s invitation to serve as the Distinguished Alumnus Speaker during the Class of ‘16 Commencement Ceremony, to be held in June.
Superintendent,...
USMMA Regimental Band Opens National WWII Museum Exhibit
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Dec. 22, 2015 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band recently travelled to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans to participate in grand opening of three new exhibits.
Led by USMMA’s Director of Music, Capt. Kenneth R. Force, USMS, they...
USMMA Installs New Commandant
Capt. David B. Sosa, USMS, was installed as the Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) today.
USMMA Celbrates With One of The Largest Holiday Displays in the U.S.
USMMA's tree is one of the tallest holiday displays in the United States. At 172 feet, the tree is comprised of 3000 linear feet of wire. With one light per foot, the tree's 3000 lights are easily seen from Nassau, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan.
The Army Goes "Sailing" Along
The Army Goes "Sailing" Along - Army Leaders Introduce Midshipmen to Career Opportunities
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2015 – Two U.S. Army Reserve vessels arrived at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and tied up at Mallory Pier last month. Over several days, U. S. Army Reserve leaders met with midshipmen and introduced them to the obligation-fulfilling career...