Tag: U.S. Merchant Marines
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Montgomery Township’s Horn graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Russell H. Horn, son of Charles G. Horn and Robin L. Higgins-Horn, of Montgomery Township, recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Horn earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U.S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him…
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South River midshipman completes Sea Year training with Merchant Marines
Midshipman Erik Beshada of South River recently completed Sea Year training at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Beshada traveled to Hawaii, Japan, Guam, Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan and South Africa aboard the USNS Amelia Earhart, USS Ponce and the M/V Alliance Fairfax. By the…
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Edison participates in Wreaths Across America
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The freedoms Americans experience today did not come without a price, said U.S. Navy veteran Edward Marczak. “We honor [military men and woman] and their families for the sacrifices they make for us each and every day to keep our country free and safe from terrorism,” he said. “When…
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In the service
Brielle Schultz of Old Bridge High School was recognized by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) for her participation in the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy during a Congressional Awards Ceremony at Rutgers University in New Brunswick.