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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 Hosts Successful Blood Drive to Benefit Long Island Blood Services
KINGS POINT, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2018 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point held its first blood drive of the 2018-2019 Academic Year, on August 28. USMMA, in partnership with Long Island Blood Services, hosts three blood drives each year.
Over the course of...
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
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