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Bellyaching? It feels this last comment was directed not just at me but to all the others who have weighed in with some concern (within the 105 previous responses on this thread and many other threads I have seen or weighed in on) which was moved so it could be in an appropriate discussion for...

Did you look at the title of this thread? Well counting yourself out of reality is an option, but generally not a good one. Since I had never asked myself that question I searched this site for an explanation of its actual purpose and found this thread: United States of America Service...

Not even sure where to begin So this is the second time in a response there was a mention of an “engineering” school. Well as about half of all the graduates from this institution will tell you – THAT IS NOT WHAT KP IS!!! So anyone arguing on that track may have wandered into deep water...

That was not the real point OK – So a very long response on the most minor of all the comments I had made – in defense of the teachers at KP by describing the shortcomings of the survey that ranked the professors at KP so poorly. No comment on the fact that there is a 20% set-back rate – due...

The "bigger picture?" OK – So yes please, let us all step back a bit to look at “things.” Let me strengthen something from earlier in this string – the “leadership” that made the Superintendents position a revolving door is what this concerned alumni does not trust – with good reason. La...

You never know what is in the wind So... Yesterday Matsuda announces he is stepping down. Today we see that Adm Mark Buzby is retiring from his distinguished naval career, which concludes with his MSC post. Is there a possibility of hope for the future here? Is there any chance a...

We know when we have been sucker-punched Our “stately strife-born alma mater” was born of a need. That need, in part, included recognition that this country is the eminent sea power in the world; and holds a responsibility to protect the safety of its shipping. In a post 9/11 world, with an...

A law that can not be enforced is not a law - Andrew Jackson Well this seems like just one more fine “how do you do” to slam us maritime types in general, and KP’ers specifically. So, anyone who ever managed to get a SWO pin can wear it forever – even if they have not done anything on a ship...

Was that a serious question? @NYBEAR I think you have had the advantage of the site crashing between your post and now, so no one else has responded yet. Plenty of alumni have posted since this “FAQ” went up the first time, and the general consensus is that we do not trust the...

SPOT ON!! Well put and well written kp13!!! Now go back to studying, or helping your classmates study, or doing anything (else) resembling staying focused on the prize. We look forward to welcoming you into the ranks of alumni. :smile:

"Strife-born Alma Mater" I think I understand now There exists an old adage that “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Right now I am firmly convinced the current administration is the enemy of the Alumni Association. Whatever concerns I may have had about the Alumni Association in the past...

Bigger fish to fry As a graduate from long ago, it never dawned on us to wonder or worry about being snubbed by presidential speaking at the graduations. In 2006 I was well aware how unique the event was. No matter what was said then, so much else has happened since: I would still focus...

Newsday article text content The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, a fixture in Kings Point for nearly 70 years, is in upheaval with an empty superintendent's chair, deteriorating facilities and a proposed budget cut. A series of recent developments has some alumni and parents of students worried...

The Alumni gift was that the Alumni Foundation was willing to pay for the consulting fee for the development of the "Strategic Plan." Of course, that would also mean that the alumni might actually get some input into its development. This "action" (or would it be a "non" action?) by MARAD...

Out of date Wow. I can not explain why/how the "Dual License" program is still up there. At this point even the "Shopper Program" with a Deck Officer License and Engineering QMED is gone. Here is a link to the (122 page) 2011-2012 catalog. Even that might be questionable...

Multiple items to think about Navy1987 – Welcome. I love my alma mater, and want it to be seen as one of the elite institutions. Unfortunately, right now there are a lot of problems, and I am still hoping that people in this forum can contribute and help discover, develop and promote...

Bravo ZULU KPMum2012 - Thank you for your courage in posting.

So here is a crazy idea i just dreamed up - start shooting at it OK – How does this sound? CONTRACTS!!! Just for argument’s sake, the education is worth maybe $240K, so tuition room and board is $60K per year. But, if you are willing to sign this “contract” and adhere to it, you will...

To answer the distraction, and get back on track OK – Huge leaps in the discussion have occurred, and I would like to at least address some of the questions asked and get back to the real issues at hand. The single greatest difference in the “cases” (since we do not even know if there ever...

How about some positive thought processes? If the mids had the power this would have been solved easily with dismissals of the offenders. As it is they are consuming vast amounts of personal energy just to hold their tempers as they are essentially being thrown under the bus by the...