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USMMA Class of 2026 Bell-Ringing to be Livestreamed

File Photo Bell-Ringing Ceremony

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 18, 2026 – Members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Class of 2026 will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on June 4th. 

This event will be streamed on YouTube once the results are announced. Although there is no exact start time (as we will be waiting for results), streaming will begin at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

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Last updated: Monday, May 18, 2026

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