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USMMA Holds Change of Command Ceremony

KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 6, 2104 – On December 16, 2013, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a Change of Command Ceremony in Ackerman Auditorium where Commanding Officers of five companies, two battalions, and the Regiment of Midshipmen were relieved of their duties by...

Photo of USMMA Midshipmen Included in New York Museum Exhibit

Photo of USMMA Midshipmen Included in New York Museum Exhibit

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 19, 2013 – A photo of midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will be included in a special presentation to compliment the exhibition, “Rising Waters: Photographs of Sandy,”...

USMMA Midshipmen Celebrate a Season of Service

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 17, 2013 – Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) took time from packing their sea bags and preparing to go home for the holidays, to participate in service projects throughout the  New York area.

“The Academy motto is Acta non...

USMMA Midshipmen Recognized at Connie Awards Event

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 12, 2013 - On Monday, five United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) midshipmen received scholarships at the prestigious annual Connie Awards luncheon at the Newark Club in Newark, New Jersey. An audience of about 300 distinguished representatives from various...

USMMA to Host Annual Festival of Lights

The press and public are invited to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s annual Festival of Lights, an interfaith holiday celebration.  The Festival of Lights has been an annual celebration for the past 36 years. The celebration of the Festival of Lights is a reminder to bring the...

USMMA's Newest Training Vessel Completes First Training Cruise

KINGS POINT, N.Y. – Last month the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) newest training vessel, the T/V Kings Pointer, made her maiden voyage from Jacksonville, FL to Ft. Eustis, VA.  The vessel was fully crewed by professional mariners plus a group of cadets earning sea...

The United States Merchant Marine Academy Celebrates Thanksgiving

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 26, 2013 — Yesterday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) administration, faculty, staff and alumni joined the Regiment of Midshipmen to celebrate an early Thanksgiving.  The Regimental Thanksgiving Dinner held in Delano Hall is an annual...

USMMA Welcomes USCG and International Maritime Officers

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 22, 2013 — On Tuesday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy welcomed Captain Reed A. Stephenson, Commanding Officer of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown and 38 international maritime officers representing 26 countries.  Captain...

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