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USMMA to Host Labor Day Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. Aug. 27, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Midshipmen parents and family members during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2018.

Highlights of Parents Weekend will include the Ceremony of Beating Retreat, by the USMMA Regimental...

Sports Specialist (Track & FIeld [Throws])

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  SPORTS SPECIALIST -TRACK & FIELD [THROWS], AD-0030-00     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0029   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/508239700

VACANCIES...

Sports Specialist (Basketball)

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  SPORTS SPECIALIST (BASKETBALL), AD-0030-00     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0028   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/508238900

VACANCIES:  ONE (1)...

Sports Specialist (Baseball)

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  SPORTS SPECIALIST (BASEBALL), AD-0030-00     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0027   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/508238400

VACANCIES:  ONE (1)...

Midshipman Andrew Bouchot Receives Academy Commendation

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 15, 2018 – Earlier this month,  during a lunchtime ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen, presented Midshipman First Class Andrew Bouchot with the Academy Commendation Ribbon,...

USMMA Alumnus to Assume Leadership Role at CAL Maritime

KINGS POINT, N.Y. August 13, 2018 – The California State University Maritime Academy (CAL Maritime) announced on Friday that they have selected David Taliaferro as Commandant of Cadets. Taliaferro, a United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Alumnus from the Class of 2007, has served in...

USMMA Mourns the Passing of Peter J. Rackett, Class of 1961

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2018 – Yesterday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy learned of the passing of Mr. Peter J. Rackett, Class of 1961, a well-respected alumnus, shipmate and mentor to Midshipmen, staff and faculty alike.

“We are saddened by the death of a man whose life...

180 Midshipmen Receive Academic Stars

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 7, 2018 – Yesterday, United States Merchant Marine Academy Deputy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan L. Dunlap, Deputy Commandant, Captain Mike Stroud, and Interim Academic Dean, Captain Preston DeJean awarded Academic Gold and Silver Stars for academic excellence...

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