Congratulations to senior Austin Bourgeois on recently being accepted to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in King’s Point, New York. During his application process, Austin met with and received a congressional nomination from Senator David Vitter. He also underwent a physical fitness test and passed a physical as part of the requirements for admission. Austin’s report date is June 30, 2015.
The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy that educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine officers of exemplary character who serve America’s marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war. These leaders are vital to the effective operation of our merchant fleet for both commercial and military transport during war and peace. Academy graduates abide by the motto “Acta Non Verba” – deeds not words, and are leaders that exemplify the concept of service above self.
Congratulations, Austin!
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