🎥 We caught up with Midshipman Callahan to hear his thoughts on Summer Sea Term so far—what he’s learning, experiencing, and taking away from life at sea!

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🚢 Welcome to Halifax! 🇨🇦
The TS Kennedy arrived in port yesterday after a 12-day Atlantic crossing as part of Summer Sea Term 2025.

From bridge watchstanding to engine room operations, every nautical mile brings our students closer to their U.S. Coast Guard license and future... careers in the maritime industry.

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After a 12-day Atlantic crossing, the TS Kennedy arrived in Halifax, NS, as part of the Summer Sea Term.

Cadet Shipping Highlight:
Sailing aboard the USNS Supply in the Atlantic Ocean, Midshipman Nathan Hamilton (Marine Transportation Operations) is getting a front-row seat to the vital role logistics plays in military readiness.

Through his cadet shipping assignment with the Military ...Sealift Command, Nathan is supporting underway replenishment missions—ensuring that U.S. Navy vessels remain fueled, supplied, and mission-ready without ever pulling into port.

This hands-on experience with large-scale cargo operations, navigation systems, and maritime coordination gives Nathan a deeper understanding of what it means to serve behind the scenes—keeping fleets moving, missions on track, and global operations running smoothly.

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Congratulations, Ensign Dillan Morey '20!

We’re proud to celebrate Dillan Morey, who this week earned his Ensign commission in a meaningful ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard base in Southwest Harbor. He will soon be stationed aboard the USCGC Seneca out of Virginia, beginning his ...next chapter of service.

One unforgettable moment: Dillan’s first salute as a commissioned officer came from his father, a retired U.S. Coast Guard member—a powerful tribute to service and legacy across generations.

Joining in the celebration were MMA alumni Aylen Wolf ’21, Adi Davis ’21, and Alec Losen ’21

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Maine Maritime Academy: A Direct Path to Commissioning

Dillan’s journey from Maine Maritime to Coast Guard officer highlights how MMA’s programs help fast-track this career path. As a Maritime Academy Graduate (MARGRAD), Dillan was eligible for direct commission as an Ensign through a streamlined U.S. Coast Guard program designed specifically for graduates of state maritime academies.

This path allows qualified graduates to:

- Enter the Coast Guard as officers without attending OCS
- Serve in roles focused on marine safety, prevention, environmental protection, and port operations
- Use their Coast Guard license, sea-time, and academic background as a foundation for leadership

MMA’s specialized curriculum, hands-on training, and license preparation provide graduates like Dillan with the credentials and experience needed to step directly into leadership roles within the U.S. Coast Guard.