The US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) plans to mark 75 years in service with an important message to the entire nation.

“This isn’t just about looking back over the last 75 years,” says Captain James Tobin, president of the USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation.

“It’s to remind the nation how vital this institution is to both our national security and global commerce, and of the importance of maritime security in turbulent times.”