U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduation exercises

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2019 will graduate on Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m., at Tomb Memorial Field on the USMMA grounds. The 200 graduating seniors of the class will welcome Dr. Peter Navarro to the Academy as the graduation speaker. Navarro is an assistant to the president and the director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.

In addition, Captain Donald Marcus, will deliver this year’s distinguished alumnus remarks. Captain Marcus is the president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots and a 1979 graduate of USMMA.

Graduates from this year’s class represent nearly every state in the country. USMMA is expecting approximately 2,000 guests at the event, including family members and guests of the graduating class, distinguished visitors representing the federal government, flag and general officers from the U.S. Military, senior executives from the maritime industry, community leaders, alumni, faculty and staff.

The Academy is located at 300 Steamboat Road in Kings Point.

 

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