Fort Schuyler Magazine Spring 2023

CAMPUS NEWS

John B. King Makes First Visit to Maritime College as SUNY Chancellor Maritime College was pleased to welcome John B. King for his first visit to the College as the newly appointed SUNY Chancellor. the visit and toured the College’s spectacular campus alongside RADM Alfultis. The

The Chancellor’s visit to Maritime College is part of a tour of 64 campuses that make up the State University of New York system. Maritime College was the 8th SUNY campus to receive a visit from Chancellor King.

Regiment of Cadets assembled in formation on the quad to offer their greetings to the new Chancellor.

Chancellor King met with student leaders and members of faculty governance during

Commandant and Deputy Commandant Receive New Rank at Change of Command Ceremony The Change of Command Ceremony

Captain and Commander, Commandant of Cadets and La’Quey Smith, on her promotion to Lieutenant Commander and Deputy Commandant of Cadets. Captain Grohman and Lieutenant Commander Smith were each pinned with their new rank insignia.

During the April 18 Change of Command Ceremony, Cadet 1/C Merritt Whiddon, Deputy Regimental Commander, acting on behalf of Cadet 1/C Richard Rowell, Regimental Commander, relinquished command to Cadet 1/C Greyson Sladic, Chief Cadet Officer. The assembled Regiment also recognized Adam Grohman on his promotion to

is a time-honored tradition that formally symbolizes the transfer of total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one individual to another. Conducted before the assembled Regiment of Cadets, the ceremony as traditionally practiced is unique in the world today.

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