Marine general nominated as first non-Navy superintendent at Naval Academy

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In a historic nomination that reshapes nearly two centuries, the Lieutenant -General Marine Michael J. Michael J. Burgshulte to be the next supervisor of the US Navy Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
If the Senate is confirmed, it will become the first naval infantry to serve the highest position in the history of the 180 -year -old academy.
This step was announced on Friday by Defense Minister Beit Higseth as part of a broader list of military leadership nominations. Borgschulte is currently working as deputy commander of the workforce and reserve at the Marine Corps headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. He is a 1991 graduate from the Marine Academy.
The filter comes amid mixing the unexpected play paper. Admiral Evit Davids, who took over the academy last year, was nominated to reset and reset to the Pentagon. It is scheduled to become the deputy head of the maritime operations for operations, plans, strategy and the development of war wrestling (N3/N5/N7), pending the approval of the Senate and the concession of congress.
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The naval infantry, General Michael J. Borgchant in his official photo. He was nominated to lead the US Navy Academy. (American Marine Corps)
“I am honored to be nominated,” Davids said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing to serve alongside the strongest war men in America.”
Naval Minister John C successor praised both officers. Borgsholt was described as a “decorated combat leader” with “strategic insight” and praised Davids on her “strategic vision” and “operational depth”.
Villan also pointed to the importance of nomination, describing him a strong indication of “maritime integration”, as he is preparing the marine infantry to lead the leading officers training institution in the navy.
It was founded in 1845, and has long led the US Navy Academy exclusively by naval officers. The naval nomination represents a sharp exit and a sophisticated priority signal in joint driving and strength development.
Vienan described the academy as one of the most “institutions of American public life” and said that the Burgshulite leadership will help forming officers “for an increasingly increasingly world.”
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Students of the New Maritime Academy stand in training during the Introduction Day in Annapolis, Maryland. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
Borgschulte was assigned in 1991 after graduating from the Maritime Academy and made several leadership roles and control throughout his career. In his current position, he oversees employee policies, preparedness, and the strength of the marine pedestrians.
Davids, a graduate of the Marine Academy in 1989, made history as the first woman and the first of the Spanish origin to work as the supervisor. It seems that the period of its mandate at the academy ends prematurely.
It is traditionally expected to serve the supervisors for three years and then retire. A press release of the Ministry of Defense (DOD) has not provided an explanation of the sudden change, and its next mission requires a waiver of Congress. Its next role usually requires a transition after retirement, not yet completed.

Admiral Deputy Evit Davids was nominated for the Bentagon Post after the leadership of the US Navy Academy. (Paul W. Gillespie/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Davids’s husband, Admiral Keith Davids, retired last year as commander of the Special Marine War. The couple met at the academy while they were both Plebs.
Fox News Digital has communicated with the navy regarding the timeline of the driving transmission. Nomination is now in the hands of the Senate without an official date so far to confirm or change the leadership.
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Borgschulte’s nomination is part of a broader DOD re -command that includes nominations for new deputy heads of service and heads of the fighters across the army.
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2025-07-19 00:09:00