The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have entered into a long-term agreement for
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy: “Merchant marine cadets have answered the call to serve our country, and it’s our duty to deliver an institution worthy of their sacrifice.,” [Screengrab from video]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) have entered into a long-term agreement for the revitalization and modernization of USMMA’s campus located in Kings Point, New York.
The initial 10-year agreement was signed by Brig. Gen. John Lloyd for USACE and VADM Joanna Nunan for USMMA during an April 11 ceremony at Kings Point.
The announcement follows President Trump’s executive order to restore America’s maritime dominance.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy visited the academy earlier this month to tour the campus and deliver a keynote address to the midshipmen.
“Merchant marine cadets have answered the call to serve our country, and it’s our duty to deliver an institution worthy of their
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