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MODIFIED OPERATIONAL STATUS AT USMMA DUE TO SNOW – MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

To ensure the safety of our staff and midshipmen, the Academy campus will be in a Modified Operational Status on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. 

Employees with an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE are expected to work remotely unless they are taking approved leave. 

Employees who do not have an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE shall use unscheduled leave (e.g., annual leave or other approved time off).  For those who are at a critical level with respect to leave time, there may be a way to still telework on Monday, 26 January 2026; If OPM declares a closure and has the government operating under a Continuity of Operations Plan, emergency telework can be used.  Please work with your supervisors to ensure you are using “Safety” as your ultimate guidance with respect to the Academy’s intent to modify operations this Monday.  

All scheduled classes (first through eighth periods) will be conducted virtually.

We will seek to keep the library open depending on the availability of staff to provide student study space or connections to virtual class..

Faculty will communicate directly with students regarding the status of their classes.  

The Seafarer, Navy Exchange and the Navy Federal Credit Union will be closed.

Please note that additional emergency notifications may be sent to contacts on file.

For the latest updates on the Academy’s operating status, visit www.usmma.edu.
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Thanksgiving at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 25, 2015 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Regiment of Midshipmen, administration, faculty, staff and alumni were joined by Maritime Administrator Paul “Chip” N. Jaenichen and Deputy Maritime Administrator Mike Rodriguez ’79 for the annual Thanksgiving dinner celebration.

Thanksgiving dinner held in Delano Hall is one of USMMA’s most cherished annual traditions.  The event is the kick-off to the holiday season and time of reflection.

Rodriguez reminded the midshipmen and guests to remember the cadets and mariners at sea.  “At this time of the year, when we are giving thanks and looking forward to the holidays with our families, let us pray for and be grateful for the safe return of our midshipmen and seafarers everywhere.”

The dinner was served family-style, with one plebe having the honor of carving the turkey at each table.  To help them get it right, Head Chef, Steve Furman provided them training in the art of turkey carving before the meal.

This year 660 midshipmen and 42 guests shared 75 turkeys plus stuffing, sweet potatoes, vegetables, apple cider, and apple pie (with whipped cream) for dessert.

“So cherish the people who love you, give a thought for all of those who are far from home, and take pride in our maritime profession and your place within it,” Rodriguez said in closing. “All of us at the Maritime Administration wish you all safe journeys home and a very VERY happy Thanksgiving.”

By Benjamin Benson

MIDN 1/C Jennifer Jimenez, Plebe Foster Wade, Deputy Maritime Administrator Mike Rodriguez ’79 and MIDN 1/C Giovan

MIDN 1/C Jennifer Jimenez, Plebe Foster Wade, Deputy Maritime Administrator Mike Rodriguez (Kings Point ’79) and MIDN 1/C Giovanni Sessoms celebrate Thanksgiving.

Last updated: Wednesday, November 25, 2015

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