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Army Helicopters Land at USMMA

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 27, 2014 - Today, three Army OH-58 D (R) helicopters visited the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. The helicopters from Ft. Drum, N.Y. landed a little after noon and remained on campus for about two hours. The officers aboard met with...

USMMA Honors America's Fallen During Memorial Day Parade

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 27, 2014 - Yesterday, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band and Color Guard and Regiment of Midshipmen led the 90th annual Great Neck Memorial Day Parade. The parade which honored fallen servicemen and women marched north on Middle Neck Road and...

Naval Academy YPs Visit Kings Point

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 22, 2014 - USNA YPs and 70 Midshipmen stopped at Kings Point for a few days enroute to back to Annapolis as part of their summer cruise

Midshipmen Celebrate Fleet Week on the Today Show

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 23, 2014 - Today, midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point were treated to a concert by country music star Tim McGraw. The midshipmen were guests of the USO and Today Show on NBC.

USMMA to Host National Maritime Day Observance

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Wednesday, May 15, 2014 – Members of the press and public are invited to National Maritime Day events at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on May 22, 2014 starting at 12:10 p.m. The Academy will observe this special day beginning with a brief ceremony at the Mariners' Memorial...

USMMA Celebrates Midshipman Appreciation Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y. - May 8, 2014 – On Wednesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) celebrated Midshipman Appreciation Day.  The event hosted by Midshipman Council and supported by Commandant of Midshipman, was a huge success. The annual event offered a reprieve from...

USMMA Hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony During Boy Scout Camporee

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 28, 2014 – On Saturday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point and Department of Sanitation of the City of New York (DSNY) hosted a U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony during the 2014 Boy Scout Camporee. The Camporee which was organized by the Kings...

T/V Kings Pointer Ties Up at the United States Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 17, 2014 – On Saturday evening, the T/V Kings Pointer, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) newest training vessel tied up at her home port, Kings Point. The vessel, formerly the M/V Liberty Star, once served as a Solid Rocket Booster Recovery Vessel for...

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