Michael E. Boyle

Michael Edward Boyle (born 1965) is a United States Navy vice admiral who served as commander of the United States Third Fleet from June 16, 2022 to June 7, 2024. He most recently served as the Director of Maritime Operations of the United States Pacific Fleet from June 2020 to June 2022, and previously commanded Carrier Strike Group 12 from June 2019 to May 2020.

Raised in McLean, Virginia, Boyle is a 1987 graduate of Jacksonville University with a B.S. degree in business management. He is the son of a naval aviator and became one himself in January 1990 after completing flight school. Boyle later earned a master's degree in foreign affairs from the Air Command and Staff College.

In April 2024, Boyle was nominated for assignment as deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, and strategy. In July 2024, he was nominated for director of the Navy Staff instead.