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Kings Pointer to Lead 130 Soldiers in Afghanistan

KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 5, 2014  – United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Alumnus, CPT David Taliaferro, Class of 2007, has been chosen to lead 130 soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 133rd Quartermaster Company / U.S. Central Command Materiel Recovery Element (CMRE),...

Related Health Services Documents

Related Health Services Documents for incoming Candidates are currently being updated and will be available on or around 15 April 2026. Thank you for your patience.

USMMA's Acceptance Day Weekend Will Celebrate Plebe Accomplishments

KINGS POINT, N.Y.  February 21, 2014 -Today, Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Superintendent announced that Acceptance Day for the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Class of 2018 will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2014.  In recent years, Acceptance Day was held during Parents...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026