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The United States Merchant Marine Academy (Academy) will continue to operate in support of national defense and national security. It is the stated statutory policy of the United States that it is necessary for the national defense that the United States have a merchant marine capable of serving as a naval and military auxiliary, in time of war or national emergency, operated by citizens of the United States.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., January 13, 2018 – On Saturday, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent, Rear Admiral James Helis, USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) President, Jim Tobin '77 and Director of Physical Education and Athletics, Mo White, along with special guests; Maritime Administrator, Rear Admiral Mark H.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 13, 2017 – On Monday evening he United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted its 40th annual Festival of Lights in the Mariners’ Memorial Chapel. The Festival of Lights is an interfaith celebration that has become a beloved tradition at USMMA.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 7, 2017 - Today, The United States Merchant Marine Academy community (USMMA) and Regiment of Midshipmen observed a day of remembrance to honor those who were lost during the attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
The Plebe Class, who organized the observance, rang 8 bells throughout the day to recall significant moments of the day “which will live in infamy”:
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 7, 2017 - Today, The United States Merchant Marine Academy community (USMMA) and Regiment of Midshipmen observed a day of remembrance to honor those who were lost during the attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.
The Plebe Class, who organized the observance, rang 8 bells throughout the day to recall significant moments of the day “which will live in infamy”:
KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 5, 2017 – On Friday the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the newly renovated Zero Deck and Midshipman Fitness Center. Zero Deck is the underground walkway that provides an avenue for traversing the entire below-grade level of all six barracks and Delano Hall in a safe and secure environment, especially in the event of inclement weather.
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration. The Festival of Lights has been an annual celebration for the past 40 years. Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season.
Place: USMMA Mariners’ Memorial Chapel, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y.
Date: Monday, December 11, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy invites our friends and neighbors to the Festival of Lights interfaith holiday celebration. The Festival of Lights has been an annual celebration for the past 40 years. Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season.
Place: USMMA Mariners’ Memorial Chapel, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, N.Y.
Date: Monday, December 11, 2017
Time: 7 p.m.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 22, 2017 – On Monday, United States Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent, Rear Admiral James A.
KINGS POINT, N.Y., November 20, 2017 — The Middle States Commission on Higher Education granted the US Merchant Marine Academy full reaccreditation on November 16, 2017, after determining the institution meets the commission’s rigorous and comprehensive standards in displaying characteristics of excellence in higher education.
Rear Admiral James, A. Helis, USMMA Superintendent, said, “I thank all of the staff, faculty, and Midshipmen who worked so hard to achieve this milestone.”