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Friday, May 8, 2020
Merchant Mariners, the Second Battle of the Atlantic, and the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
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Merchant Mariners, the Second Battle of the Atlantic, and the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

By Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D. – In his autobiography, The Second World War, Winston Churchill said of the Battle of the Atlantic, “The only thing

May 8, 2020
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Friday, March 6, 2020
Merchant Mariners for the Gold
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Merchant Mariners for the Gold

Update March 13, 2020 – President Trump today signed into law the “Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020,” a bill to

March 6, 2020
Total Views: 392

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Are Merchant Mariners Veterans?
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Are Merchant Mariners Veterans?

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) I have a confession to make…. I don’t want to post this video. I don’t want to share a video of me crying

November 12, 2019
Total Views: 1199

Friday, June 7, 2019
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U.S. Coast Guard Loosens Radar Renewal Requirements for Experienced Mariners

The U.S. Coast Guard has published a final rule amending the requirements for renewal of a radar observer endorsement, making refresher courses no longer

June 7, 2019
Total Views: 809

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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On National Maritime Day, Where is the U.S. Merchant Marine?

May 22 is National Maritime Day in the United States.  Initiated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1933, it commemorates the sailing of the

May 22, 2019
Total Views: 189

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Why the United States Needs a Merchant Marine – A Historical Basis
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Why the United States Needs a Merchant Marine – A Historical Basis

  By Salvatore R. Mercogliano, Ph.D. (Editorial) In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson addressed Congress and delivered a war message. In this speech he

October 23, 2018
Total Views: 631

Thursday, August 9, 2018
GAO: DOT Needs to Finalize Require Maritime Strategy for Sustaining the U.S.-Flag Fleet ASAP
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GAO: DOT Needs to Finalize Require Maritime Strategy for Sustaining the U.S.-Flag Fleet ASAP

The U.S. Department of Transportation needs to expeditiously finalize a national maritime strategy for sustaining the U.S.-flag fleet and ensuring the

August 9, 2018
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, June 12, 2018
American Flag ShipAn American Flag flying from a US Merchant Ship. Stock Photo Logra/ Shutterstock
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US Merchant Marine Veterans Of WW2 Have Waited 75 Years And Counting

A CASE TO SUPPORT American Merchant Marine Veterans Legislature H.R. 5879 & S. 2127 By Capt. Christopher J. Edyvean (AMMV) 75 years is an enormous

June 12, 2018
Total Views: 1188

Thursday, May 31, 2018
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Top 10 Reasons Why The US Merchant Marine Is Failing

by Capt. John Konrad (gCaptain) In 2018 politicians, presidents and corporate leaders spend a considerable amount of time in front of cameras and talking with

May 31, 2018
Total Views: 1634

Monday, May 28, 2018
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Remembering Those Lost At Sea In War And Peace

Today is Memorial Day in the United States and gCaptain will donate a portion of all patriotic shirts to the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV).

May 28, 2018
Total Views: 66

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Kings Point Superintendent James Helis Accepts New Role at MARAD Headquarters
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Kings Point Superintendent James Helis Accepts New Role at MARAD Headquarters

The United States Maritime Administration on Thursday announced that Rear Admiral James Helis, Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy

May 24, 2018
Total Views: 245

Tuesday, July 4, 2017
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The Fourth of July And American Ships

By Captain John Loftus – Around this time of year, I often ask Americans if they can name the three things the signer’s of the Declaration Of

July 4, 2017
Total Views: 61

Friday, December 2, 2016
American Merchant Mariners' Memorial
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U.S. Merchant Seaman Awarded Highest Civilian Medal

Fox News reports that the decades-long effort to recognize and honor the U.S. Merchant Marines of WWII took another step forward Wednesday when the House

December 2, 2016
Total Views: 80

Sunday, May 22, 2016
Happy National Maritime Day 2016!
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Happy National Maritime Day 2016!

Every year on May 22nd, we honor those serving in the U.S. Merchant Marine and remember the vital role merchant mariners play in our economy and national

May 22, 2016
Total Views: 66

Friday, May 22, 2015
U.S. Celebrates National Maritime Day!
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U.S. Celebrates National Maritime Day!

[contextly_sidebar id=”8y9rlL2hCv5slt5F1fRPywcb8vw90zje”]Each year on May 22nd, the United States celebrates National Maritime Day, an observance

May 22, 2015
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Thursday, September 11, 2014
The U.S. Merchant Marine Response to 9/11
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The U.S. Merchant Marine Response to 9/11

Thirteen years ago today the world forever changed when thousands lost their lives in the September 11

September 11, 2014
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