Lewes student honored at Maine Maritime Academy

Maine Maritime Academy held its change of command ceremony in March welcoming a new group of students into critical leadership roles. This annual ceremony honors the symbolic and physical transfer of authority and responsibilities between two classes of student leaders; graduating first class midshipmen pass their leadership positions to second class midshipmen who will guide the regiment through next spring.

Incoming class of 2022 wedge and company commanders include Regimental Adjutant: Midshipman 2/C Patrick Whittam, Marine Transportation Operations, Lewes.

“We have no doubt that they will excel in meeting their responsibilities and in providing critical guidance and support for their peers over the course of the next year,” Commandant of Midshipmen John Cashman said.

As they settle into their roles, the new officers are preparing for a rigorous at-sea training schedule, including two cruises this summer and an additional rotation this fall. They will also continue planning for the arrival of incoming regimental students in August and evolve daily operations to accommodate changing health and safety protocols. 

Maine Maritime Academy is a co-educational, public college on the coast of Maine offering programs of study in engineering, management, science and transportation.