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Kings Pointer Credited with Water Rescue in New Jersey

KINGS POINT, NY, Sept. 7, 2018 – On Friday, August 31, United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumnus, Lieut. Spencer Grinnell, USCG, USMMA Class of 2011, was part of a Coast Guard Search and Rescue crew that responded to a rescue call for an man and his 7-year-old granddaughter.

The two,...

U.S. Merchant Marine Should Be Commended

By Dave and Sue Collins

This month, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy will celebrate its 75th year of service to our national security. Sometimes called the “forgotten fifth” service academy because the “name brand” schools – i.e., West Point and the Naval Academy – attract headlines...

USMMA Receives ABET Accreditation

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2018 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) Bachelor of Science degree programs in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management, and Marine Engineering Systems have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global...

USMMA to Host Labor Day Parents Weekend

KINGS POINT, N.Y. Aug. 27, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point will host Midshipmen parents and family members during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2018.

Highlights of Parents Weekend will include the Ceremony of Beating Retreat, by the USMMA Regimental...

Sports Specialist (Track & FIeld [Throws])

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  SPORTS SPECIALIST -TRACK & FIELD [THROWS], AD-0030-00     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0029   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/508239700

VACANCIES...

Sports Specialist (Basketball)

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  SPORTS SPECIALIST (BASKETBALL), AD-0030-00     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0028   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/508238900

VACANCIES:  ONE (1)...

Sports Specialist (Baseball)

THE FOLLOWING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO ALL US CITIZENS

POSITION:  SPORTS SPECIALIST (BASEBALL), AD-0030-00     

VACANCY NUMBER:  MARAD.MMA-2018-0027   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/508238400

VACANCIES:  ONE (1)...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025