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    Bell Ringing 2023

    You can watch the Livestream of the bell ringing for class of 2023 midshipmen who passed their license exams this week. I love all the joy. https://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/usmma-class-2023-bell-ringing-be-livestreamed?fbclid=IwAR3Ftc_dSGLdige6Frnei_HsO7bPQB2IDTiwZyhUiMXRreHlhbr-1QQC570
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    New Superintendent Named

    https://www-newsday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.newsday.com/amp/long-island/nassau/merchant-marine-academy-kings-point-new-superintendent-ys1vuyw5?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#aoh=16682802780484&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=ht...
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    Who is still waiting?

    Please post here so we can cheer you on. Have faith. Still appointments coming up!
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    Superintendent Buono Announces Retirement

    Interested to see who the new replacement will be. https://www.usmma.edu/about/communications/usmma-superintendent-retire
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    A Year of Life as a Midshipman at USMMA

    I thought it might be time to post one of my favorite compilations of photos from Kings Point. It is from a project that includes one picture a day from third class year. It gives you an idea of what life is like both at the academy and during first sea year.
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    Awards

    https://online.fliphtml5.com/fbipx/obmd/?1623854464695#p=1 Here is the Awards Bulletin for the Class of 2021. Lots of opportunities considering small class sizes and large number of generous awards.
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    License

    License exams start tomorrow for the USMMA Class of 2021. Good luck to all!
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    Eldridge Pool Jump Today

    Class of 2021 will be participating in the traditional pool jump this morning after the change of command ceremony turning over the regiment to the class of 2022. It is as pure an expression of pure joy as you will find at the academy, second only to bell ringing. They will race down the hill...
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    Recognition Class of 2024

    Congratulations to the Class of 2024, going through the rigors of recognition right now. Soon to be Plebes No More. Bravo Zulu to all!
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    A Day in the Life

    For those of you trying to decide on your USMMA offer and for all others who may be interested, here is a taste of what life is like at the academy during COVID restrictions. No need to download the app. If you click on "Continue to website" the video should display...
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    Who Is Still Waiting?

    Now that we have reached April 1 and Admissions has a bit more freedom regarding offers, I am starting a thread for those still waiting for an answer regarding acceptance. Many of us on this forum are pulling for you. I know the wait has been excruciating, especially for those of you who have...
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    Real Life at USMMA

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    Ring Dipping Today

    The class of 2021 got a taste of normalcy today when they did the ring dipping ceremony. The tradition is to dip your class ring into waters collected from the seven seas for good luck. Though they did not have their formal ring dance in the city, they managed to have fun anyway with the formal...
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    Congratulations Class of 2024

    Congratulations to the Plebe Candidates of the Class of 2024 who were officially promoted to Plebes in a surprise ceremony this evening. You have completed the easiest part of the year. Get ready for the tough part when classes start next week. Good luck to all!
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    Class of 2024

    New Plebe class reports tomorrow. Best of luck to all. Work hard. Help your classmates. Have fun. INDOC is pretty short and very easy compared to the academic year. To parents, stand back, let go, and prepare to be amazed. Your kid will be fine.
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    U.S. Air Force Pilot Crashes in North Sea

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jun/15/us-air-force-jet-crashes-into-north-sea-during-training-mission No such thing as "just a routine training mission." Prayers to the family.
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    Licensing Exams

    U S. Coast Guard Licensing exams start today for the class of 2020. Hoping for a high pass rate this year. Good luck to all!
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    Post Graduate Scholarships

    Does anyone know whether any Midshipmen from USMMA have received a post graduate scholarship? I'm talking Rhodes, Fulbright, etc. If so, were they able to defer their service obligation? Other service academies have special liaison officers for help with post graduate study, and they proudly...
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    Who Is Still Waiting?

    I would like to see a list of those on this forum who are still in the hunt for an appointment. That way, those of us pulling for you can send good thoughts and prayers your way. Hang tough. More appointments still to be made!
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    No Air Force from USMMA this Year

    Just heard about this unusual development from Kings Point. Although generally only a few Mids want to branch Air Force each year, I know a couple who are super disappointed right now. The reason given is funding shortage on the Air Force side.
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