Sailor Grads Must Prove They Served as Promised
Published Date: 8/28/2025
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MARAD wants to keep collecting info to check if graduates from U.S. and State Maritime Academies are meeting their service promises. They’re asking for public feedback but aren’t changing anything from before. This helps keep the program running smoothly without extra costs or delays.
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