Us Merchant Marine Birthday 2024. Merchant marine academy graduated 214 new officers in its class of 2024 commencement ceremony june 22 at kings point, n.y., attended by a crowd of more. The marine corps officially is 249 years old today.

Usmma announces 2024 graduation weekend dates and activities. Former first lady, eleanor roosevelt dines in delano hall with usmma midshipmen, circa 1943.