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U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), speaks with Midshipman 1st Class Blair Roberts and Midshipman 1st Class Michael Babowice during his tour with Lt. Fionna Boyle, U.S. Navy, and Superintendent, Rear Adm. James A. Helis, USMS.
Midshipmen enjoyed being "snowed-in" during the recent blizzard, thanks to USMMA's Director of Student Activities, Nicholas Rachowicz, who planned a well-timed Winter Carnival. The highlight of the weekend was indoor "ice skating" in Delano Hall.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 27, 2016 - Everyone loves a good sea story. This was apparent earlier this month when more than 50 midshipmen, faculty and staff gathered to discuss one story that seems to have eclipsed many others - the true story of the sinking of the whaleship Essex in 1820...
The Academy’s new Commandant, Capt. David Sosa, USMS, emphasized that “people are at the center of everything we do” as he shared his philosophy and way forward with the Regiment of Midshipmen.
Members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s faculty and staff were recognized for their achievements in an awards ceremony, Monday. Deputy Maritime Administrator Mike Rodriguez ’79, and USMMA Superintendent Rear Adm. James A. Helis, USMS, presented the awards at a ceremony at Ackerman...
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,...
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...
KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Dec. 18, 2015) – USMMA senior quarterback Matt McDaniels (Malverne, N.Y.) has been in Baja, Mexico, since Sunday as he was selected to play in the Tazón de Estrellas representing Team Stars & Stripes – a 41-man roster made up of seniors from a total of 27 Division...
Capt. David B. Sosa, USMS, was installed as the Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) today.
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.