United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

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Superintendent of USMMA VADM Jack “Stingray” Buono, USMS, KP '78, has served as the thirteenth Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy since he took command on Nov. 9,2018. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent, VADM Buono served in the commercial maritime industry for 40 years. In his last position hi industry, VADM Buono served as President and CEO of SeaRiver Maritime, Inc., an ExxonMobil marine subsidiary. He chaired the Board of International Marine Transportation Limited, an ExxonMobil subsidiary in Great Britain, and chaired the ExxonMobil Global Marine Center, providing operations guidance to ExxonMobil affiliates around Jack Buono, USMS As Superintendent, VADM Buono has presided over the management of the . Academy during the COVID-I9 virus, notably accomplishing the task of graduating 2020 after a virtual Third has also overseen 3 different od service providers in Delano Hall, massive snowstorms, and number of SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY KINGS POINT. NEW YORK 11024-1699 To the Great Class of 2021: Allow me to offer my most sincere congratulations on your June 19,2021 graduation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. With the conclusion of the 85“' Commencement exercises, you have secured your position and title among the Kings Pointers that have come before you. Your journey here has been challenging, and you will be forever known as the first class to endure the strife associated with a full final year altered by the presence of the global health pandemic. While your tests here were many, your leadership and commitment endured as you completed the journey at Kings Point This issue of Midships will serve as your log of the important events associated with your final year at the Academy, and as your link to the shipmates you will remember and hold close for the entirety of your life. I am proud of you. The entire Academy community of family, friends, faculty, staff and alumni are proud of you. As you depart Kings Point to join the fleet, you embark on your next journey, and I know you are well prepared for anything that comes your way. Good luck and Godspeed. Acta Non Verba! lack J. Buono Vice Admiral, USMS Superintendent renovations across canlpus.