Yvette M. Davids
Yvette Davids | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 65th Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy | |
| Assumed office 11 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. Kacher (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 March 1967 Bexar County, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Keith Davids |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Naval War College (MS) National Defense University (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Academy Naval Surface Forces Naval Surface Force Pacific Carrier Strike Group 11 USS Bunker Hill USS Curts |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
Yvette Marie Davids (born 29 March 1967) is a United States Navy vice admiral. and began serving as the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy on 11 January 2024. As Superintendent, she stirred controversy for implementing large-scale banning of books at the Naval Academy library and cancelling lectures and events in order to please the Donald Trump administration.