Marine Corps gets first Black 4-star general in 246-year history

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U.S. Maritime Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the first Black four-star normal in the branch’s 246-yr heritage, was sworn in Saturday early morning through a promotion ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Langley will serve as commander of U.S. Africa Command, which is based out of Stuttgart, Germany, and will command all U.S. army forces in Africa.

The Senate confirmed Langley’s appointment to the rank of Basic on Monday. 

He was nominated by President Biden in June.

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FILE - Lt. Gen. Michael Langley testifies during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen Building on Thursday, July 21, 2021. 

FILE – Lt. Gen. Michael Langley testifies for the duration of his Senate Armed Solutions Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen Creating on Thursday, July 21, 2021. 
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Speaking in the course of the ceremony, the Shreveport, Alabama, native discussed fairness and inclusion at the Marine Corps, spouse and children and sacrifice.

He questioned attendees to understand that the milestone was about those people who had occur ahead of him, which include the to start with commissioned Black Maritime: Frederick C. Department.

He said his promotion was about the symbolism of what would sow seeds of inspiration. 

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley is sworn in at a promotion ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley is sworn in at a advertising ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.
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A 37-12 months Marine Corps. veteran, Langley graduated from the College of Texas at Arlington.

He joined as an Artillery Officer in 1985. 

Serving in Somalia, Japan and Afghanistan, Langley commanded Marines at just about every degree. 

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley's swearing in at a promotion ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley’s swearing in at a promotion ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.
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“As a Standard Officer, Langley has held billets including Deputy Commanding Standard for II Marine Expeditionary Drive, Commanding Standard for 2d Maritime Expeditionary Brigade, Commander for Marine Forces Europe and Africa, Deputy Commanding general for Fleet Maritime Drive Atlantic and Deputy Commander for Maritime Forces Command and Maritime Forces Northern Command,” the Marine Corps.” stated in a statement. 

Langley is also regarded for his intelligence, powerlifting and dominating flag soccer games.