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Captain David Palmer Awarded Maritime Service Commendation Medal

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 22, 2016 – On November 10, 2016, during a lunchtime ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, CAPT David J. Palmer, PhD, Class of 1991, received a medal recognizing him for outstanding performance as the Interim Dean of Academics....

USMMA Celebrates Thanksgiving

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 23, 2016 —  On November 21, Maritime Administrator, Paul N. “Chip” Jaenichen joined the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) administration, faculty, staff and Regiment of Midshipmen at the Regimental Thanksgiving Dinner in Delano Hall. The annual...

Nine Mariners Earn Postseason Accolades From Liberty League

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Nov. 16, 2016) – On Wednesday, the Liberty League announced the end-of-the-year award winners and All-Liberty honors for the 2016 season and the USMMA football team had nine players recognized for their efforts this year. Four Mariners were named to the All-Liberty First Team...

USMMA Honors Our Nation's Veterans

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 11, 2016 -Throughout the year the United States Merchant Marine Academy host events that honor and support veterans.

Yesterday, the Regiment of Midshipmen, joined by faculty, staff and alumni, participated in a ceremony to honor our Nation's veterans. The...

USMMA Celebrates 241st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 10, 2016 - Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) took time to honor Marines - past, present and future by sharing a birthday cake, as is tradition.

During a lunchtime ceremony Gunnery Sergeant Tran Phung and several midshipmen who...

USMMA Welcomes International Maritime Officers to Kings Point

KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 31, 2016 — On Tuesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) welcomed Lieutenant Commander Michelle M. Schopp, Chief, International Resident Training, of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown and 40 international maritime officers...

USMMA Midshipmen Are Enrolled in TSA Precheck In Time For Fall Break

KINGS POINT, N.Y., - October 28, 2016 -  Today, as United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Midshipman finish their final exams and travel home for Fall Break or join vessels, they will enjoy shorter lines at New York City airports.

When TSA first approved expedited screening for...

History Comes Alive During 2016 Gettysburg Battlefield Staff Ride

KINGS POINT, N.Y., October 20, 2016 - History was recently brought to life for seven members of the Class of 2017 during a staff ride to the Gettysburg Battlefield.  Held over the weekend of October 15th, the staff ride was organized by Dr. Jennifer Speelman, Associate...

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