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USMMA to Host Labor Day Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. Aug. 27, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Midshipmen parents and family members during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2018.

Highlights of Parents Weekend will include the Ceremony of Beating Retreat, by the USMMA Regimental...

Midshipman Andrew Bouchot Receives Academy Commendation

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 15, 2018 – Earlier this month,  during a lunchtime ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen, presented Midshipman First Class Andrew Bouchot with the Academy Commendation Ribbon,...

USMMA Alumnus to Assume Leadership Role at CAL Maritime

KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 13, 2018 – The California State University Maritime Academy (CAL Maritime) announced on Friday that they have selected David Taliaferro as Commandant of Cadets. Taliaferro, a United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Alumnus from the Class of 2007, has served in...

USMMA Mourns the Passing of Peter J. Rackett, Class of 1961

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2018 – Yesterday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy learned of the passing of Mr. Peter J. Rackett, Class of 1961, a well-respected alumnus, shipmate and mentor to Midshipmen, staff and faculty alike.

“We are saddened by the death of a man whose life...

USMMA to Host Labor Day Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. Aug. 27, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Midshipmen parents and family members during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2018.

Highlights of Parents Weekend will include the Ceremony of Beating Retreat, by the USMMA Regimental...

180 Midshipmen Receive Academic Stars

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 7, 2018 – Yesterday, United States Merchant Marine Academy Deputy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap, Deputy Commandant, Captain Mike Stroud, and Interim Academic Dean, Captain Preston DeJean awarded Academic Gold and Silver Stars for academic excellence...

Plebe Candidates Complete Indoctrination Training

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 18, 2018 – Plebe candidates at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point completed Indoctrination Training over the weekend. The Class of 2022 began the 17-day orientation period known as Indoctrination, or Indoc, on June 29, and overnight went from...

Professional Mariners Introduce Plebe Candidates to Simulation

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 17, 2018 - This year, for the first time, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Department of Marine Transportation teamed up with the USMMA's Regimental Staff to introduce the Class of 2022, to the Integrated...

USMMA To Host Open House for Prospective Candidates

KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 13, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will host its Summer Open House for prospective candidates on Friday, August 3rd. 

The event will provide information related to academics, regimental life, training, support programs, and career opportunities...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025