Yvette Davids is being reassigned from her position as the first female leader of the US Naval Academy, with Marine Corps General Michael Borgschulte nominated to replace her. This appointment is significant as it marks the first Marine Corps nominee to lead the academy in nearly 180 years. Davids, who has led since January 2024, will take on a senior role as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for operations, plans, strategy, and warfighting development following confirmation by the Senate. Her reassignment follows broader trends of military leadership changes in the current administration.
The first woman to lead the US Naval Academy, Yvette Davids is being reassigned and replaced by Marine Corps General Michael Borgschulte. Davids has been nominated for a senior position on the staff of the chief of naval operations. This marks a notable shift, as it's the first time a Marine Corps officer has been nominated to lead the academy in its nearly 180-year history.
Yvette Davids stated, 'I'm honored to be nominated as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, Strategy, and Warfighting Development. I look forward to continuing to serve alongside America's strongest warfighters.'
The Trump administration's actions have included the removal of several high-ranking officials, particularly women and people of color, in efforts described as eliminating 'wokeness' within the military ranks.
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