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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...
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...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 16, 2014 - Midshipmen in the Cyber Defense Club at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point participated in the 2014 Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX) which was held last week (April 7 – April 11). CDX is sponsored by the National...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 15, 2014 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its annual Shipping-Out Fair for the Class of 2014 last week. The event, which was coordinated by the Department of Professional Development and Career Services, was attended by...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 14, 2013 – Today, Captain Jay Kennedy, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, officially recognized the Class of 2017 as Midshipmen. “I am very proud of the class of 2017 for what they have accomplished. This...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., - April 11, 2014. On Tuesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its second blood drive of 2014. USMMA, in partnership with Long Island Blood Services, hosts three blood drives each year. Over the course of the day 208...
In celebration of Earth Day 2014, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will work with the Great Neck Library for the 3rd consecutive year to offer a weekend filled with fun and “green” focused science experiments and demonstrations. This free public event is...
KINGS POINT, N.Y. - On Friday March 28, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Chief of Staff, Sarah Feinberg visited the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point. Following a briefing by Superintendent, Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Ms. Feinberg joined the Admiral for a...
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 25, 2014 - On Monday, March 17th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Regimental Band and Color Guard marched in New York City’s 253 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The band was selected to escort the honorees of this year’s parade, The Gaelic Athletic...