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Press Releases

Plebe Candidates Complete First Week of Indoctrination

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 14, 2023 – As of today, the plebe candidates of the Class of 2027 at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have completed their first full week of indoctrination (INDOC). Last night, the Academy’s 14th Superintendent, Vice Admiral Joanna M.

USMMA Welcomes Mr. J. Todd Breasseale as Pride Month Guest Speaker

KINGS POINT, N.Y. June 28, 2019 - Mr. J. Todd Breasseale, a decorated Army Veteran and Principal Director of the Department of Defense’s Office of Information Operations Policy, was the guest speaker for Pride Month at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) on June 2, 2023.

What a Week at USMMA!

Academy Observes National Maritime Day, Memorial Day and Hosts 2023 College Sailing National Championship

Class of 2029 Applications Open 1 May 2024