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Naval Special Warfare

What is Naval Special Warfare?

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) is the maritime component of the United States Special Operations Command which deploys forces to conduct special operations and activities in support of Combatant Commanders and U.S. National Interests. NSW operational forces are...

Naval Science Courses

Introduction to Naval Science (Freshman Year)

The course introduces Strategic Sealift (SSO) midshipmen to the organization of the Naval Service, varied career opportunities, long-held customs and traditions of the service, capabilities of the United States Navy, duties of a junior...

T/V Kings Pointer Ties Up at the United States Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 17, 2014 – On Saturday evening, the T/V Kings Pointer, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) newest training vessel tied up at her home port, Kings Point. The vessel, formerly the M/V Liberty Star, once served as a Solid Rocket Booster Recovery Vessel for...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025