Latest "U.S. Merchant Marine Academy" stories

Op-Ed: the Merchant Marine, America’s fourth arm of defense

Throughout our nation’s history, the Navy and merchant marine served as complementary forces.

By Salvatore R. Mercogliano

4 years ago

Why Trump is trying to help sailors become merchant mariners

The president's executive order comes amid fears that the United States won't be able to muster enough qualified merchant mariners to sustain combat operations abroad.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Mattis stresses integrity to Merchant Marine graduates

Defense Secretary James Mattis is urging U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduates to always maintain integrity and “run the ethical midfield.”

4 years ago

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