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The rate of message posting relative to the USMMA on GCaptain has dropped of considerably due to the uninformed, misleading and sarcastic comments by a couple of individuals who apparently have little to do but issue uninformed comments on the Academy, its students, its applicants, its faculty...

To confirm the University of Maryland has an enormous distance learning program in many areas. The also have satellite campuses. Also note that the USMMA has an on line Masters program in Engineering. In my opinion in most cases a graduate in any discipline should spend some time working...

Surprised Quite surprised at the lack of thoughtful comment to the posting: In my view, having worked with many graduates, their leadership skills are first rate. Those skills largely arise from the military structure at KP, the discipline of the entire experience as well as the sea year...

Yes, subject to the army's acceptance. 2nd Lt.

.... only available to "graduates" currently enrolled in "school"?

My Way Out I attended many years ago. During plebe year we all felt there was a great effort on all fronts (academics, military, discipline, class rates, etc.) to wash us out. Like most in my class I had many doubts about staying in the Academy. After a few months I decided there was only...

Where is the new forum to which this top has been moved?

After a day of difficulty, it is heartening to read such wisdom.

This is not civil disobedience nor has the USMMA been a "hotbed" of civil disobedience. At worst ... military disobedience and certainly more properly, the hijinks of the past and of the future at KP could be termed "testing the system". It will continue as long as young people attend and have...

Those federal departments talking on the issue are casting the "cuts" in the most dyer terms in an effort to bring the executive and legislative branches to their senses in finding a more rational way to cut expenses, which must be done. Other federal departments are proceeding in an...

I do not know. The Alumni Association is producing links to each issue. Try telephoning the Association.

The current edition is available at: https://adminlb.imodules.com/s/1175/images/FileLibrary/8dc3d856ac454f228582680807c235f8.pdf

A summary from Secty LaHood can be seen at http://fastlane.dot.gov/2012/11/thankful-for-the-usmma-midshipmens-response-to-hurricane-sandy.html

Life is a series of uncertainties. Ships (other than cruise ships and ferries) do not move to accommodate those whom do not pay to join. Hang in there.

Another contact would be the local alumni chapter. Their contact info is available in the Kings Pointer or by contacting the alumni office.

The last post was not quite correct. Prior to graduation a midshipmen may apply for an active duty position in any of the armed services or NOAA. A midshipman may also apply for a position in the reserve of those services with the default position (and the choice of a majority) being the USNR...

Going back to the fifties, I recall Lt. Horton Spurr's comment when observing the Mast List and cadets walking by while shaking his head ... "We need a descriptive Mast List offense ... Stupidity, Excessive."

The USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation (AAF) welcomes the Class of 2016 to campus. CLICK or paste below for a video the AAF produced highlighting the first day of Indoctrination 2012! CLICK or paste below for photos of the intense day! Let's all welcome our newest class! Video...

Tanker Captain sounds similar to gCaptain in his/her views.

Two of the recent Superintendents had no maritime background and they were fine leaders of the institution. In incoming Superintendent has been selected and it is in the best interests of the institution that he be given wide support at this time.