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Press Releases

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Announces Initial Training for Class of 2025

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 21, 2021 – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) announced today that the annual Indoctrination training period for the Class of 2025 will commence on July 9, 2021. Candidates will report to O’Hara Hall for “Zero Day” in-processing between 7 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Midshipmen Receive Gold and Silver Stars for Academic Achievement

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 28, 2021 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) recently honored midshipmen who have distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the second term of Academic Year 2020-2021. Vice Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent and Rear Admiral John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost greeted each awardee, while Captain Paul Acquaro, Director of the Academic Center of Excellence (ACE); Dr.

Class of 2029 Applications Open 1 May 2024