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    midshipman course at calhoun

    My husband has been with MEBA for over 10 years (currently chief for Crowley) Son graduated last year (working on Staten Island ferry) anyway the program is a good deal. They just started it last year and there are a limited number of spots. My husband did some recruiting for MEBA at a job fair...
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    Grad. cruise

    Has anyone out there gone on the USMMA grad. cruise? The entire family is going and I have no clue what to wear. DS is no help..LOL Suit and tie for men or is it more casual. After 5 dress for me, or is it slacks and sandals? TIA
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    news from NY paper

    I was just reading Newsday online, saw this article, was news to me thought it might be to you all too....The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point will not reopen until Oct. 21 at the earliest, the superintendent announced Friday. Since the government shutdown over the federal budget...
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    Gov. Shutdown

    Does anyone have an clue as to what will happen at the school if a shutdown happens...Our DS said school will be closed..when will they know for sure, how long will it last....Thanks
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    Impact on jobs in the industry?

    My husband sails chief/1st....I often go with him to the union hall, I have noticed many more good jobs (ie higher paying companies, better locations) going "open board" in the last few years. he has commented many times how hard it is to find good 3rds and 2nds. When they do find someone, they...
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    Ring Dance Tickets

    I was told it was $250 per ticket.....Crazy expensive for a dance but my DS told me the venue is 100 grand.....I just closed my eyes at deposited money to cover the costs.
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    graduation 2014

    Does anyone know the expected graduation date for 2014. DH works a 70 days on, 70 days off rotation ( container ship) and we are trying to work on schedule. Thanks
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    Remembering When

    Saw a photo in Newsday this morning of INDOC....thought back to DS (2 yrs ago now...) he was super hot, super nervous.....and the first one to pass out ( :) )-male or female....good for a chuckle now:)
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    Cell phones

    Phones get taken away during indoc. No big problem because there is no real time to use them.:) They get them back on sundays for a set time..I belive it was mid afternoon and it was for about 5 minutes (maybe less) They got the phones back at some point, a few months down the road. (again time...
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    Tax Id number

    tax id I realize what I can and can't declare..however I can't do anything without the federal tax id number. Anyone out there have it? (fyi its been since 3pm yesterday-still no call back from the fiscal control office at the school)
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    Tax Id number

    Just went today to get my taxes done....The accountant said even without a 1098 (I think thats the number he used...) I can deduct some of the costs 0o99-associated with sea year and school. I called 3 people looking for a number, no answer yet (or a call back) Anyway I know the "you cant deduct...
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    Newsday article

    Anyone else out there read the 3 page NY Newsday article about KP? Interesting but no mention was made of the recent drug/cheating scandals....focussed mainly on the funding issues to date , staffing changes and disrepair,....
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    Wait listed

    My DS and DH (dear husband) attend/attended USMMA, so I feel like i should know the answer but don't...long story longer a friend of a friend is asking for advice. Their son was wait listed and they wonder what the chances are of getting in. How many people are on the list and how many people...
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    CO Leak

    hyperbaric (sp) chamber My son was taken to brooklyn hospital and was put in "the chamber", said he felt fine..just had a headache. I called today (thurs) just to express that I was not happy with the chain of events. I do realize they are "adults" but finding out after the fact, that he was...
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    maritime jobs

    been there My advice is to go to the union office in person as soon as you can- husband was a district 1 amo member after graduation- sailed with multiple companies as 3rd and second while there. MEBA had closed books for many years, which is why he went amo. When he heard MEBA had opened their...
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    Any pictures from MD Parade?

    thanks found him..thanks a bunch
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    Any pictures from MD Parade?

    Any chance anyone went to the Parade in Great Neck today. I would love to see some pictures. TIA
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    5 out of 32 leaving?

    Punta Cana? If yes I am the woman that you sent the check too.:) Hello
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    5 out of 32 leaving?

    5th company. The general feeling (again according to my son) is that the powers that be are against set backs and are swift to hand you your walking papers. (Again could be just his perception)He is on his way to warmth and sunshine w/4 friends from KP, finals are over (and so is my hand...
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    5 out of 32 leaving?

    Just spoke to my son after his last final, he said talk is that 5 out of 32 plebes in his company will not be coming back after this trimester (due to poor grades etc) (not him thankfully) Very scary. My husband thinks the drop out/kick out rate is higher than "back in his day"-also a graduate...
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