They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work

Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of ...
The Heritage Foundation

Time to Bring Back the U.S. Maritime Service to Support America’s Maritime Revival and a Wartime Economy

While Congress considers legislation to restore America’s Merchant Marine, the Maritime Administration can act within its authority to revive the U.S. Maritime Service (USMS). This would provide a low ...
WWAYTV3

Battleship North Carolina program highlights WWII merchant mariners’ service

What was it like to sail unarmed into a war zone during World War II? A special program aboard the Battleship North Carolina ...
The Heritage Foundation

Reviving the Nation’s Maritime Industry

If you don’t know what the U.S. Merchant Marine does, you should. Although not part of the military, this civilian organization is responsible for a fleet of U.S.-registered commercial ships that ...
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Remembering the bravery of merchant mariners during WWII | 7News Salutes

WASHINGTON (7News) — During World War II, millions of men and women answered the call of duty. But thousands of people who were just as brave served alongside them without the same recognition -- ...