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  1. kp2001

    Stricter [medical] recruiting rules could save billions

    https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2019/03/13/higher-medical-standards-for-recruits-could-save-dod-billions-in-disability-payouts-study/ People frequently ask why can’t someone with XYZ enlist, or why is such and such condition disqualifying. Although multifactorial, this article...
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    Donate today to double your impact!

    All, Facebook (yes it’s real and not a scam) is matching donations made through their donation links today starting at 8AM. The USMMA Alumni Foundation is one of the charities you can select. Please consider donating today to get the school “free money”! Here is an excerpt of my...
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    Did all mids get recalled off ships/prevented from starting SeaYear??

    http://www.usmmaaf.com/s/1175/hybrid/social.aspx?sid=1175&gid=1&pgid=1544&cid=3212&ecid=3212&crid=0&calpgid=15&calcid=752 Am I reading too much into this press release? To me reading between the lines the Academy just put a giant PAUSE on the Sea Year program with this line "We are making...
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    Resignation as supermoderator

    All, As of last night I have requested to resign from my supermoderator position here. I want to be clear that this was my own decision. Over the last 9 years I have had great experiences with this site and all of the members; however, recent events have taken the joy away and actually...
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    50% BAH cuts for dual military, 25% to military roommates

    http://www.stripes.com/opinion/dual-service-couples-may-see-housing-allowance-cut-under-senate-plan-1.349209 The Senate version of the 2016 NDAA courtesy of Senator McCain includes a provision to reduce the BAH given to mil to mil families by 50% and for those who have military roommates each...
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    KP Grad Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

    Big congratulations to Sal Capek (Class of '95) for his place being featured on the TV Show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives!! http://www.dinersdriveinsdiveslocations.com/fat-sals-deli-california.html Just goes to show the very WIDE range of things KP grad's end up doing in their life.
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    US Army to award Purple Heart to Fort Hood victims

    http://news.yahoo.com/us-army-award-purple-heart-fort-hood-victims-194510774.html This is a positive development in my opinion.
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    USMMA and USNA Graduates killed in USMC Helicopter Crash

    http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/military/2015/01/25/2-marines-identified-in-deadly-california-helicopter-crash/22319187/ God Steer thee well
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    State Meet & Greets!

    If your state is having a Meet & Greet feel free to add it below! Arizona: Feb 7 AZ posted on behalf of AZKP: Arizona - United States Merchant Marine Academy Arizona (USMMA AZ) Parents Association invites all Applicants, Nominees, and Recruited Athletes for the USMMA Class of 2019, students...
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    Class of '14 Graduation.

    Surprised nobody has posted yet. Congratulations to the newest alumni of the US Merchant Marine Academy. If the last four years have taught uou nothing else it is how to persevere. Now take that knowledge and put it to good use. Sent using the Service Academy Forums® mobile app
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    AZ Applicants Meet & Greet - Feb 1

    The below message is posted on behalf of AZKP: Arizona United States Merchant Marine Academy (AZ USMMA) Parents Association invites all Applicants for the Class of 2018 to USMMA, students and their parents, to meet and chat with current AZ USMMA Parents. On Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 2pm...
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    KP Soccer headed to NCAA's

    Congratulations to Coach Smolens and the soccer team for winning the Landmark Conference title and an automatic qualifying berth to the NCAA tournament!!! http://www.usmmasports.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/20111105g16wlu
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    USMMA Fabric?

    Does anyone know where I can find (or maybe someone out there who is handy with fabric can make one for sale) fabric that has USMMA or a logo (or really anything) that I could make a scrub hat out of? I would love to be able to have something like this to wear to the OR: I guess with...
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    Class of 2015 Indoc Photo Compilation Thread

    Okay Folks, as suggested by ShutterbugC (thanks for the reminder!) here is a thread where all the links to various pictures for the Class of 2015 Indoc can be compiled. If you see a new picture link please add it to the thread and I will then copy and paste to this first post! Here we go...
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    Kings Point Grad Wins Belmont Stakes!

    In yet another example of the insane amount of things Kings Point grads have their hands in George Hall, Class of 1982 is the owner of Ruler on Ice who just won the Belmont Stakes. Congratulations! http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/columns/story?columnist=ross_sherry&id=6652496
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    The "Guest" Thread - where did it go.

    Fellow KP forum readers: Due to some privacy concerns the thread regarding the Guest's has been removed until further decisions can be made. I realize this is a very unusual step; however, in order to limit further spread of potentially private information we took immediate action. The...
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    West Point Cadets rescued by NYPD Helicopter

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110220/ap_on_re_us/us_west_point_nypd_rescue Interesting article on the front page of Yahoo. Glad to see everyone is safe!
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    Soccer - NCAA Tournament

    Congratulations to the soccer team for 1)Getting into the NCAA tournament and 2)Beating Kean in the first Round! Next game is tomorrow: http://www.usmmasports.com/ssp/news?news_id=3087
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    Ports in Africa

    A question was raised in another thread regarding ports in Africa. Yes, many midshipmen have traveled to Africa during their sea year. I personally went to the west coast; however, many also go to the east coast. I haven't heard of many people going to South Africa. Oh, almost forgot I...
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    Free Admission for Football Games

    All, Just received word that the Academy will NOT sell tickets for the 2010 football season. Not sure why the policy change; however, appears that it is being enacted by MARAD. According to the message I received those who have already purchased tickets are offered a refund OR they may...
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