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Archived Press Releases

Class of 2017 Bell-Ringing To Be Streamed Live

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 30, 2017 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's (USMMA) newest Merchant Marine Officers will ring the bell at Powell Oval after passing U.S. Coast Guard license exams, on Friday, June 2nd. This event will begin once results are announced, but does not have a firm start time. Results should be announced close to 3:00 p.m.

USMMA Observes National Maritime Day

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 22, 2017 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point celebrated National Maritime Day with a lunchtime ceremony in Delano Hall.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Auto Club to Host Auto Show Sunday

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 2, 2017 - Members of the public are invited to the third annual auto show to be held on the grounds of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, on Sunday, May 7, 2017.

The event to be hosted by the Regimental Auto Club will include many classic, historic and modified vehicles. Most notable, a 1948 Tucker, considered to be the most collectible post war American Car, will make its debut outside Wiley Hall, the former home of Walter Chrysler.

USMMA Hosts Admissions Open House

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 24, 2017 – On Friday, the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) Office of Admissions hosted its Admissions Open House for High School candidates who have applied to the Class of 2021.

CDR Mike Bedryk, Director of the Office of Admissions, began by introducing Rear Admiral James A. Helis, USMS, Superintendent, to approximately 200 guests.

USMMA Color Guard and Regimental Band to March in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade

KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 9, 2017 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, "George M. Cohan's Own", will march in New York City’s 256th St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, in Manhattan.

The parade, which is the world’s oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, will be held on Thursday, March 17, starting at 11 a.m. This year’s Grand Marshall is Michael J. Dowling, President & CEO of Northwell Health.

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