Michael Borgschulte

Michael Borgschulte
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1969 (age 56–57)
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Naval War College (MA)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Service years
1991–present
Rank
Lieutenant General
CommandsUnited States Naval Academy
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Aircraft Group 39
HMLA-367
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star

Michael J. Borgschulte (born c. 1969) is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who has served as the 66th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, since 2025. He is the first Marine officer appointed to the role.

Prior to assuming command at the Naval Academy, Borgschulte served as the deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs of the Marine Corps from 2024 to 2025. He previously commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing from 2023 to 2024.

Military career

After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1991, where he was a linebacker on the football team, he started his Marine Corps career as an attack helicopter pilot.

Borgschulte has served as the director of manpower management of the Marine Corps. In March 2023, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs. In July 2025, he was nominated for reappointment as a lieutenant general and assignment as superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, becoming the first Marine officer to hold that position. Traditionally, the Navy appointed a vice admiral as the Naval Academy superintendent.

References

  1. 1 2 White, Matt (14 December 2025). "5 questions only a veteran would ask the top generals at West Point and the Naval Academy". Task & Purpose. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Rosenzweig-Ziff, Dan (8 February 2024). "5 Marines killed in helicopter crash during Calif. storm, military confirms". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "PN1586 — Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte — Marine Corps, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. Department of Defense. 10 April 2024. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "PN419 — Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids — Navy, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". U.S. Congress. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Shelbourne, Mallory (17 May 2025). "Marine 3-Star to Lead Naval Academy, Davids Heading to OPNAV Staff". USNI News. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Statements Regarding Defense Secretary Announcement of Presidential Nominations". U.S. Department of Defense. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.