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KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 28, 2025 – Five midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), representing Second Rotation regimental leadership, participated in the 32nd Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCL
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 20, 2025 - Eight midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and USMMA Command Chaplain Jonathan Jones, CHC, attended the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast (NPB) in Washington, D.C., February 7th and 8th. The gathering brought together political leaders from 120 nations, including President Donald J. Trump.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 14, 2025 - More than 80 midshipmen, plus faculty and staff, from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) joined volunteers at The Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Port Washington on February 7th to take part in Night to Shine, a global prom night for individuals with special needs.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 4, 2025 - Earlier this month, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) First Class Midshipman Jake Yates competed in the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) All Star Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the Tri-State Foundry rugby team.