Michael Borgschulte

Michael J. Borgschulte (born ) 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 U.S. Marine officer appointed to the role in history.

Prior to assuming command at the U.S. Naval Academy, Borgschulte recently served as the deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs of the United States Marine Corps from 2024 to 2025. He previously served as the commanding general of 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 U.S. Navy appointed a vice admiral to the office of Superintendent at the USNA.