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USMMA Celebrates Thanksgiving and Holds Change of Command Ceremony

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 21, 2024 — On November 18, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held its annual Thanksgiving celebration with a Regimental Thanksgiving Dinner in Delano Hall. This time-honored tradition is a favorite at USMMA, offering the entire Kings Point...

Legionella Mitigation Final Update: November 21, 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 21, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy issued a final update regarding legionella bacteria mitigation on USMMA's campus.

The letter is linked here: Negative Results - Legionella Letter: November 21, 2024

Should you...

Fenway Park to Host 2025 Secretaries' Cup

Storied Football Rivalry Between U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine Academies Comes to Boston for the First Time on November 15, 2025

BOSTON, MA – Fenway Park Events announced today that Fenway Park will host the 2025 Secretaries’ Cup, a...

USMMA Hero Honored with Bridge Renaming on Veterans Day

 

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 12, 2024 - In recognition of Veterans Day, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order and new legislation honoring individuals who have served our Nation, including United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumnus Lieutenant...

Legionella Mitigation Update 3: November 8, 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 5, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy issued an announcement regarding legionella bacteria mitigation on USMMA's campus.

The letter is linked here: Legionella Letter 8 November 2024

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Legionella Mitigation Update 2: November 5, 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 5, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy issued an announcement regarding legionella bacteria mitigation on USMMA's campus.

The letter is linked here: Legionella Letter 5 November 2024

Should you require information,...

USMMA Board of Visitors to Meet Virtually

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 5, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) announces a meeting of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Board of Visitors (Board). During...

Secretaries’ Cup to Be Live-Streamed on ESPN+

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 4, 2024 – The Secretaries’ Cup Football Game between the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), will be featured live, from USMMA in Kings Point, N.Y., November 16th at noon ET on ESPN+.

Fans who wish to watch the rivalry game...

Latest Information: Legionella Update 1 November 2024

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 1, 2024 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy has issued an update regarding the legionella bacteria detected on USMMA's campus, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

The letter is linked here: Legionella Update: 1 November 2024

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