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Congresswoman Elaine Luria Tours 'The Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy' - Industry-Leading Maritime School Specializes in Training Military Members to Become Professional Mariners

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Monday, December 7, 2020

MAMA is a highly respected, state-of-the-art vocational center that focuses on helping individuals interested in entering the maritime profession.

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  • MAMA is a highly respected, state-of-the-art vocational center that focuses on helping individuals interested in entering the maritime profession.
  • With over 90+ USCG-approved deck courses and engineering classes, MAMA provides affordable instruction to both civilian and military mariners from around the globe, while also helping active service members advance careers as mariners with a unique Military to Mariner program.
  • "We are exceptionally pleased to have hosted Congresswoman Luria and her staff as MAMA guests," said Captain Ed Nanartowich.
  • Rep. Luria came to understand the importance of the work we do here, which is no less than training the next generation of mariners."

Sailor Jerry Builds 2019 Partnership With The USO

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

In tandem with this year's partnership, Sailor Jerry is releasing a limited-edition commemorative bottle.

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  • In tandem with this year's partnership, Sailor Jerry is releasing a limited-edition commemorative bottle.
  • The USO partnership reflects a special passion point for Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, which was created to honor the late Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins.
  • "It's an honor to expand our USO partnership, given the fact that Norman 'Sailor Jerry' Collins was greatly influenced by his time serving our country," shared Ashley Thomas, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum Brand Ambassador.
  • The event will be held May 22 and will also include tattoos and Sailor Jerry cocktails to celebrate in true Sailor Jerry fashion.

Dr. Jack London to Receive 2019 U.S. Navy Memorial Lone Sailor Award

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The United States Navy Memorial has selected Dr. J. Phillip (Jack) London as a 2019 Lone Sailor Award Recipient.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The United States Navy Memorial has selected Dr. J. Phillip (Jack) London as a 2019 Lone Sailor Award Recipient.
  • The Lone Sailor Award is given to Sea Service veterans who have excelled with distinction in their respective careers during or after their service.
  • Dr. London will be honored at the Lone Sailor Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 19th, 2019.
  • The Lone Sailor Awards Dinner is held each year to Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the Navy Memorial's prestigious award recipients and the men and women of the Sea Services.