Michaela Caldwell

Though originally from Massachusetts, LT Michaela Caldwell spent the majority of her childhood in landlocked Pennsylvania. Drawn to the sea, she answered its call by attending the United States Naval Academy, where she earned a B.S. in Political Science and commissioned as a Surface Warfare Officer in 2020. Prior to commencing her graduate education as a Navy Fleet Scholar, Michaela completed two tours of duty onboard USS BULKELEY (DDG 84), a Forward-Deployed Naval Forces Europe destroyer based in Rota, Spain. While stationed overseas, Michaela gained experience in the European area of operations, ballistic missile defense, and moped riding. Upon completion of the MPA program, she will return to the fleet and continue to serve onboard warships around the world.