For the first time in Marine Corps history, Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley will lead the U.S. Africa Command in Germany and oversee all American military forces in Africa.
at every level during his 37-year career in the Marines. He served in Afghanistan, Somalia, and Japan and has held high-ranking jobs within the Pentagon. He’s also led U.S. Forces in Europe and Africa..
Before his promotion to four-star general, Langley is in charge of Marine forces on the East Coast., more than 80% of high-ranking military officials are white.. Several other Black Marines have reached the ranks of lieutenant general or three-star generals — but never a four-star post.All the news you need to know, every day
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