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MIDSHIPS UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
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DEDICATIO REAR ADMIRAL Jack Buono Ackerman Auditoriam has probably never been filled with as much applause and cheer as the moment RADM. Jack Buono said words, “Sir, I am in Command of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy”. For the first time in many years an experienced marine industry leader, and Kings Pointer has finally taken the helm as Superintendent of the Academy; with his experience and leadershi will lead to a better future. The Staff of 2019 Midships is pleased to dedicate this year’s yearbook to RADM. Jack Buono whose presence here at the Acadi ensures its stability as one of the finest institutions in the United States. To RADM. Buono, we welcome you back home. Upon his first few words here at the Academy, RADM. Buono has already challenged the midshipmen and staff to live up to the words I “Acta Non Verba”. As he reminds everyone of the Academy’s history of service during World War II, the loss of 142 midshipmen, and the outj of licensed merchant mariners of extraordinary quality, he asks us one question. “Should that be a best kept secret ” With a resounding respons from midshipmen and staff, everyone stood up to shout “NO!” With shouting of “NO” in unison, RADM Buonon. gave us his ultimate goal an plan for the best kept secret in the United States. “WE SHALL BE A SECRET NO LONGER”. With RADM. Buono’s guidance, he is determined to lead us to this goal as the thirteenth Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. RADM Buono’s experience stems from the greatness of the Academy. He graduated from Kings Point in 1978 to take his commission as a officer in the United States Naval Reserve. Upon graduation, he joined the Marine Department of Exxon Company USA, a predecessor organization of SeaRiver Maritime, Inc. From 1978 to 1986, RADM. Buono served as a deck officer on many crude and chemical tankers, eventually working his way up to become a Master Mariner. In 1991, RADM. Buono came shoreside to work in the management of SeaRiver I Maritime. Over the years he worked his way up through the ranks to eventually retire as the President and CEO of SeaRiver Maritime in 2016. During his time as a mariner, RADM. Buono continued to serve in the United States Navy Reserve. He was part of the Navy for a total of eleven years and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. RADM Buono’s experience and hard work over the years has not gone unnoticed. He has received numerous awards and citations includii the USMMA Meritorious Service and Outstanding Professional Achievement Awards, the Seafarers International House 2017 Honoree Award, I Seamen’s Church Institute 2016 Safety Leader Award, and the North America Marine Environmental Protection Association 2016 Environment. Leader Award. RADM Buono was also listed among the Top One Hundred Most Influential People in Shipping 2012-2015 by Lloyd’s List. Despite the Class of 2019 only being able to see the beginning of his time in office, we are glad to have finished our time here with his I presence and guidance. As we leave the Academy upon graduation, we know that it is being left in the skilled hands of a true mariner and lead 2
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