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First Marine Corps Officer Takes Command of U.S. Naval Academy

Navy leaders emphasize a renewed combat focus following Davids’ reassignment to a senior Pentagon operations post.

New Superintendent Lt. General Michael J. Borgschulte, United States Marine Corps gives remarks. The United States Naval Academy holds a Change of Command Ceremony for outgoing Superintendent Vice Admiral Yvette M. Davids, United States Navy and welcoming new Superintendent Lt. General Michael J. Borgschulte, United States Marine Corps. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
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Overview

  • Borgschulte assumed command at a ceremony in Dahlgren Hall, promising to preserve academy traditions while readying midshipmen for evolving global threats.
  • Vice Adm. Yvette Davids moved to become deputy chief of naval operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy and Warfighting Development after under two years as superintendent.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Davids’ midterm reassignment last month without public explanation, a rare departure from normal academy leadership transitions.
  • A 1991 Annapolis graduate and decorated naval aviator, Borgschulte brings experience from Quantico as deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and from leading the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
  • Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said Borgschulte will strengthen recruitment, retention and a “culture of winning and warfighting” at the academy.