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Indoctrination – Class of 2014

Indoctrination – Class of 2014

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From USMMAF – 7/20/10 On July8th , the Academy welcomed the Class of 2014 and thus began the Indoctrination period. During this period the class is referred to as “candidates.” Once indoctrination is completed, they will be called “plebe candidates.” At Acceptance Day on Sept. 4th the class will be accepted into the Regiment as “plebes.” Recognition Day (determined by the first class officers) will make them “fourth classmen.” The Class of 2014 started with 346 candidates, the largest incoming class…

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ABC interview at Kings Point & Email from Maersk Alabama

ABC interview at Kings Point & Email from Maersk Alabama

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Hello Kings Pointers, In case you missed out . . . Check out this ABC news clip at Kings Point regarding piracy: http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7302684 …and an email from Maersk Alabama: EMAIL FROM MAERSK ALABAMA CREW MEMBER TO SHIPMATE ABOARD MAERSK ARKANSAS Hey, Everyone on here is okay. We’re on our way to Mombasa with Navy protection on board. Captain Phillips is still hostage in the lifeboat with the 4 pirates. I hear they’re flying out reliefs for everyone, but I’m not…

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

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If either you or the company/business you work for are interested in sponsoring some of the key events at the 2009 Kings Point Homecoming, please consider the following benefits: Sponsorship packages are designed to serve your organization’s marketing needs. Package includes: Either 18×24 color sponsor sign or banner that displays your name or company logo and website information. A website banner, which links directly to your company home or related website, will be added to future email and written correspondence….

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KINGS POINT GRAD KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

KINGS POINT GRAD KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

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LTJG Francis L. Toner IV, USN, Class of 2006, was killed this past Friday, March 27th, when an Afghan insurgent, apparently dressed as a National Soldier, fired upon a group of Navy Officers running inside the NATO compound at Camp Shaheen, Mazad-E-Sharif, Afghanistan.  Toner was assigned to the Combined Security Transition Command as garrison engineer training Afghans to assume a security role for their nation.  A Navy Nurse was also killed in the attack and another woman wounded.  It was…

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Rear Admiral Allen B. Worley Named Superintendent of US Merchant Marine Academy

Rear Admiral Allen B. Worley Named Superintendent of US Merchant Marine Academy

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Maritime Administrator Sean T. Connaughton today announced the selection of Rear Admiral Allen Worley as Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.  Worley’s career has spanned more than 30 years of public service as a U.S. Navy officer and an educator.  He is currently Superintendent of the Texas Maritime Academy in Galveston.    “Admiral Worley has a long career of leading, educating and inspiring young men and women in the Navy and as Superintendent of the Texas…

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