Commandant's Intent / Philosophy

New Commandant’s Philosophy Focuses on our People

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.

USMMA Regimental Band Opens National WWII Museum Exhibit

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...

USMMA Installs New Commandant

Capt. David B. Sosa, USMS, was installed as the Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) today.

The Army Goes "Sailing" Along - Army Leaders Introduce Midshipmen to Career Opportunities

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2015 – Two U.S. Army Reserve vessels arrived at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and tied up at Mallory Pier last month. Over several days, U. S. Army Reserve leaders met with midshipmen and introduced them to the obligation-fulfilling career...

Thanksgiving at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Regiment of Midshipmen, administration, faculty, staff and alumni were joined by Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” N. Jaenichen and Deputy Maritime Administrator Mike Rodriguez (Kings Point ’79) for the annual Thanksgiving dinner celebration...

USMMA Celebrates Midshipmen Return From Sea

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 23, 2015 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and Regiment of Midshipmen welcomed back 193 cadets who returned to the Academy after completing their Sea Year assignment, during a “Back From Sea Dinner”.

As a requirement for graduation, every...

Third Company Wins USMMA 72nd Birthday Trivia Contest

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 30, 2014 – Amphitrite smiled on Third Company of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, as they won the USMMA Alumni Foundation sponsored birthday trivia competition today.

Plebe Jacob Moore, competing for his company, correctly...

U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Los Angeles – Long Beach is Year’s First Lanier Distinguished Speaker

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 28, 2014 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point welcomed the Sector Commander and Captain of the Port for U.S. Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles – Long Beach as the academic year’s first J. Smith Lanier Speaker.  Capt. Jennifer F....