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Kings Pointers Conduct Lifesaving Rescue at Sea – TWICE!
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 29, 2023 - Early morning, March 4th, 2023, the container ship, M/V National Glory, conducted its second rescue in the Straits of Florida, in just a month. At 0140 hours, Second Mate on watch, Jack Harper, observed two lights flashing at an uneven tempo, realizing they...
2023 College Sailing National Championship at USMMA is Two Months Away
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 23, 2023 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point has been selected to host the 2023 College Sailing National Championship.
The 11-day event, which starts on May 23rd and runs through June 2nd, will take place just...
COVID Vaccination No Longer Required for Midshipmen
KINGS POINT, NY - As of March 10, 2023, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) has rescinded the requirement that Midshipmen be vaccinated against COVID-19.
On October 20, 2021, USMMA implemented the COVID-19 vaccine requirement as a measure to help protect the...
USMMA Regimental Band to March in Bayside St. Patrick's Day Parade
KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 9, 2023 – On Saturday, March 25th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own,” will march in The Bayside St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in Bayside, Queens.
The Parade, which celebrates Irish culture and heritage, runs...
Property Management Specialist
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZEN
POSITION: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS-1101-12
VACANCY NUMBER: MARAD.MMA-2023-0023
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/709755000
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SPORTS SPECIALIST (ASST.VOLLEYBALL COACH)
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS
POSITION: SPORTS SPECIALIST (ASST.VOLLEYBALL COACH), AD-0030-00
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USMMA Provost to Retire
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 23, 2023 - Rear Admiral John Ballard, Ph.D. will retire later this year after five years of service as the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) chief academic officer. While serving as Provost, since September 2018, Rear Adm. Ballard...
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist (Director of External Affairs)
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS
United States Merchant Marine Academy Hosts U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program Chartering Ceremony
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 22, 2023 – On Wednesday, February 8, The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) held a Chartering Ceremony and recognized USMMA midshipmen who became plank owners of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Auxiliary University Program (AUP) Unit at USMMA....