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U.S Naval Sea Cadet Corps at Maritime College SUMMER 2023

room inspections taught the cadets attention to detail. Military drill and cardboard boat building encouraged them to communicate and collaborate. Cadets relied on these skills when volunteering at SUNY Maritime in support of the community-wide event Boogie Down to the Long Island Sound. The trainings enabled Sea Cadet adult volunteers to challenge these emerging leaders in a safe and dynamic environment at SUNY Maritime. Convenient access to the Stephen B. Luce Library and the Maritime Industry Museum made it easier for older cadets to research and complete projects for their summer leadership class. From the positive feedback received, plans are underway to hold several trainings for Sea Cadets at SUNY Maritime in July 2024. To learn more about the Sea Cadets, please visit www.seacadets.org.

BY CAPT THURRAYA S. KENT, USN (RET.) U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Area Representative

For the second time in a row, more than 200 Sea Cadets, aged 10-18, attended a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps training at SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY, from July 9-22, 2023. Led by Sea Cadet adult volunteers and amazing SUNY Maritime staff, Sea Cadets from all over the country stayed on campus and attended specialized trainings including basic and advanced leadership, sailing, boat safety, honors and ceremonies, and STEM. The mission of the Sea Cadets is to build leaders of character. Many Sea Cadets at this training learned to work together and adjust to their differences by having roommates for the first time. Uniform and

SUNY Maritime’s extensive campus and waterfront facilities provided the ideal learning environment for these ambitious young U.S. Naval Sea Cadets exploring leadership, marine, and STEM pursuits in July 2023.

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