The  United States Merchant Marine Academy SoCal Parents Association is an active chapter of the USMMA National Parents Association. Our purpose is to lend support to current Southern California United States Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen during their four-year journey at USMMA, located in Kings Point, New York. We provide care packages, sponsored events, and information to parents and their families. The United States Merchant Marine Academy SoCal Parents Association.  We also work with West Point, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Academy parents to put on An All-Service Academy Ball during the Holidays each year.