Senate to Confirm New Naval Academy Leader, First Marine Corps General

Marine Corps general may become the first to lead the Naval Academy if Senate confirms.

JD Vance speaks at the Naval Academy’s graduation, underlining their future responsibilities as officers.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the first Marine Corps general’s nomination to lead the U.S. Naval Academy.

Hegseth stated Friday that Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte has been nominated by President Trump to replace the current superintendent, Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, on the chief of naval operations staff.

The changes are the latest military restructures since Hegseth’s confirmation and dismissal of top military officials including Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the first female Navy leader.

Hegseth previously stated women “do not belong in military combat roles” but reversed his stance during his Senate confirmation.

Davids, Naval Academy superintendent since January 2024, is moved earlier than normal but without retirement as ex-superintendents usually do unless Congress approves a waiver.

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Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan stated Davids and Borgschulte “represent the very best of naval service.” Davids expressed pride for her nomination and aims to continue serving with America’s warriors.

Davids and Borgschulte require Senate confirmation.