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

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Maritime Administrator To the Great Class of 2021, Congratulation and WELL DONE upon completing your Kings Point voyage and embarking on your life's adventure; I could not be more proud of your accomplishments these past four years under often challenging circumstances. A great preparation for life, my young Mariners! Four years ago, we both arrived at Kings Point; you as Plebe Candidates, and me as the newly appointed Maritime Administrator. We all had much to learn, and much to accomplish. As I told you then, my Number 1 priority as Administrator was to get Kings Point back on an even keel and making headway again - but I needed your help and buy in to do so. Little did you know what a huge role you would play in the next four years to make that so. And so you have. You, the Class of 2021 walk out Vickery Gate leaving behind an Academy far stronger, more cohesive, and producing better leaders and mariners than at any time in its history. You helped to commemorate our Academy's 75,B anniversary by validating and embracing our proud heritage, and honoring the sacrifices of all those who have gone before you - most notably the 142. But your most noteworthy achievement will be your Class' leadership and resilience in the face of the Global pandemic which impacted nearly two years of your Academy studies. You met daunting challenges head on, and working with VADM Buono and his staff, always found a way to maintain course and speed all the way to your graduation day. As it is said: calm waters do not a competent mariner make. I salute you! I am proud to now call you fellow Alumni, and look forward to seeing you on the waterfront. Sail safe my new Shipmates! ACTA NON VERBA RADM Mark H. Buzby. USN (Ret). KP ’79. served as the Administrator of the United States Maritime Administration from August 3, 2017 to January 11. 2021. IK; retired from the Navy in 2013 after 34 years of Naval service, prominently serving as Commander, Military Sealift Command. (MSC) from 2009 until the time of his retirement. In this capacity, he commanded a fleet of IlOJogistics and special mission vessels and over 10.000 personnel afloat and ashore in a S3.5 billion enterprise. After his retirement in August 2013 he joined Carnival Cruise Line’s Safety Reliability Review Board. Mark H. Buzby Mark H. Buzby V C-------- Rear Admiral, US Navy (Ret) 7? In June 2017, President Donald J. Trump nominated Bi zby to be the next Administrator, of the United States Maritime Administration. Within liis first month of bOing inaugurated,lie visited King Point, ' addressing the midshipmen body in Ackerman Tiall. He is still held in high regard, and known for his three priorities, stating that day that “In accomplishing our mission we must put our people first. I expect everybody to be a professional, and I expect everybody to be a good shipmate.”

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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.

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Regimental Commanders M N CAPT Kyle Buser M N CAPT Landon Norvill Serving is 1st rotation and 2nd rotation Regimenal Commanders, Kyle Buser and Landon Norville led the Regiment through one of the toughest years that USMMA has recently seen. Their efforts have positively impacted not only the Midshipmen, but also the staff and parent?. These two Midshipmen actively live the Academy moto of “Acta Non Verba”. Congratulations on having crossed the finish line! We have overcome much adversity these past four years (five for some), and have become more resilient as a result. Our final year was the most challenging of them all, and certainly one of the most unique Senior years in the history of this institution. All of the challenges we faced, we overcame together, hi the process, we made memories we will never forget, and forged bonds which will last a lifetime. Nothing about our Kings Point experience was typical of a normal college education, and just like you, we would not have wanted it to be any other way. Going forward, there truly is nothing we cannot do, and no challenge we cannot overcome. We leave Kings Point with a world of opportunity at our fingertips. The Academy has helped lay a foundation of professional expertise, self-discipline, resiliency, and personal skills which will enable us to be successful in our professional careers. As we part ways and embark on new adventures, cc work hard, remain humble, and remember to enjoy the journey. We will see you out there! Soli Fortes Supersunt, 'Ktfle London Ifowtlt