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USMMA's Regimental Band Performs Ceremony of Beating Retreat - Captain Force Announces Retirement Plans
KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 11, 2015 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Director of Music, Capt. Kenneth R. Force, USMS, announced his intention to retire in 2016 at the end of the “Ceremony of Beating Retreat” performed by the USMMA Regimental Band with the Nassau County...
International Maritime Law Enforcement Leaders Learn about Academy’s Anti-Piracy Role
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point hosted a group of maritime law enforcement personnel as part of the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) last week.
USMMA Catholic Chaplain Monsignor Brendan Riordan Retires
KINGS POINT, N.Y, September 2, 2014 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Catholic Chaplain, the Reverend Monsignor Brendan P. Riordan celebrated his final mass at the Mariners’ Memorial on Sunday, August 30th.
Msgr. Riordan, who has been a great friend to the Academy...
USMMA Midshipmen Eligible for TSA Precheck® under new Agreement
USMMA Midshipmen are eligible for TSA Precheck® under TSA - MARAD agreement.
Second Term Final Exam Schedule
The Registrar’s Office has been reviewing the weather for several days in order to set the specific dates for the final examination period. After reviewing the projected weather forecast the office has determined that the Academy can safely designate “Day 1” of the Final Exam Schedule as Monday...