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See below for the latest stories on the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and its midshipmen.
Meet the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2026
On Sept. 2, a total of 253 new Midshipmen were sworn into the U.S. Naval Reserve at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y…
The Importance of the U.S. Military Sealift
This timely Stars & Stripes article highlights the importance of America’s military sealift to protecting our nation and the consequences if we are not prepared. In light of Russia’s logistical failures in its invasion of Ukraine, including an inability to supply sufficient fuel to its forces, the Department of Defense is taking a serious look at its sealift capacity and its impact on our ability to supply our troops with weapons, food, fuel, and materiel in a future conflict.
Looking Back to Move Forward: Celebrating Women Mariners on National Maritime Day
In a year in which much attention is rightly being paid to improving the shipboard workplace environment for women, it’s easy to lose sight of the many…
Our Military Sealift Success Depends on Qualified Mariners. Where are They?
Russia’s failure to secure and maintain its Ukrainian supply lines will be a topic of exhaustive study for generations of future historians…
Midshipman X – Candid Interview With A Merchant Marine Academy Leader
We recently had a chat with Jim Tobin, President, and CEO of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) about the latest Midshipman X controversy concerning the sexual assault of students interning as cadets during the US Merchant Marine Academy’s Sea Year…
Cargo Ships, Climate Change and a Can-Do Approach
The daunting challenges of the maritime industry as it contends with climate change will arguably be the most important we have ever faced…
America’s merchant mariners are unsung heroes, then and now
Over the past 15 months, as the world has confronted COVID-19, the United States has been forced to question the fundamental assumptions that underpin our economic and military strength…
National Maritime Day: A Year to Remember and a Day to Look Forward
On National Maritime Day, in addition to honoring mariner heroes from 1776 forward, I also like to reflect on the significant challenges that the merchant marine faced during the preceding 12 months…
Thank You, Tom Hanks
Over his distinguished career, Tom Hanks has performed an invaluable service to those of us who served in World War II…
El Dorado Hills’ Peters graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Shelby Peters, daughter of Michael and Teri Peters of El Dorado Hills, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y….