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USMMA Holds Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance

KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 17, 2014 – On January 16, 2014, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a special observance in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Ackerman Auditorium.  The program which was hosted by Ms. Tiffany Gist, USMMA’s Director of Office of Civil Rights...

USMMA to Host Blood Drive to Benefit Long Island Blood Services

The public are invited to attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s  (USMMA) upcoming Blood Drive to benefit Long Island Blood Services. USMMA hosts three blood drives each year. This blood drive takes on critical importance at a time when LI Blood services is experiencing a...

USMMA Holds Change of Command Ceremony

KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 6, 2104 – On December 16, 2013, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a Change of Command Ceremony in Ackerman Auditorium where Commanding Officers of five companies, two battalions, and the Regiment of Midshipmen were relieved of their duties by...

Photo of USMMA Midshipmen Included in New York Museum Exhibit

Photo of USMMA Midshipmen Included in New York Museum Exhibit

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 19, 2013 – A photo of midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will be included in a special presentation to compliment the exhibition, “Rising Waters: Photographs of Sandy,”...

USMMA Midshipmen Celebrate a Season of Service

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 17, 2013 – Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) took time from packing their sea bags and preparing to go home for the holidays, to participate in service projects throughout the  New York area.

“The Academy motto is Acta non...

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