Duffy taps new leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Taps New Leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo & Dr. Johnathan Gajdos will lead the charge in restoring the Academy’s prominence and military readiness  From the U.S. Department of Transportation, Jan. 8, 2026  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo as Superintendent and Dr. Johnathan Gajdos as Provost at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Both men bring decades of experience in publi…

Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Taps New Leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy After Years of Neglect

(US Department of Transportation Press Release) U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo as Superintendent and Dr. Johnathan Gajdos as Provost at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Both men bring decades of experience in public administration, military leadership and education. Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Duffy, Rear Adm. (sel) Tony Ceraolo and Dr. Gajados are focused…

Duffy taps new leadership for U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that Rear Admiral (select) Tony Ceraolo has been named superintendent and Dr. Johnathan Gajdos provost at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y. The Department of Transportation says that both have decades of experience in public administration, military leadership and education and are focused on restoring the academy to an institution worthy of the sacrifices made by youn…