Michael Borgschulte
U.S. Marine Corps general
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Michael J. Borgschulte (born c. 1969) is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who is the 66th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, since 2025. He most 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.
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Michael Borgschulte | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1969 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1991–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Naval Academy 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aircraft Group 39 HMLA-367 |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy (BS) Naval War College (MA) |
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.[1]
Borgschulte has served as the director of manpower management of the Marine Corps.[2] In March 2023, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs.[3][4] In July 2025, he was nominated for reappointment as a lieutenant general and assignment as superintendent of the United States Naval Academy,[5][6][7] becoming the first Marine officer to hold that position.[1]
