Great Neck Park District Commissioner Daniel M. Nachmanoff (left) is pictured with U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, RADM James A. Helis, USMS, Superintendent, at the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s Ceremony of Beating Retreat on Friday, Sept. 6. This ceremony is a tribute to the parents of the incoming midshipmen for the guidance, support and encouragement they provide to the next generation of national leaders in the Class of 2017.