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Michael Langley confirmed as first Black four-star general in Marine Corps history

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Lt. Gen. Michael Langley is the nation's first Black four-star Marine general. Langley was widely expected to land the confirmation following a hearing by the Senate Armed Services Committee in late July. The Senate unanimously confirmed Langley and a series of other military leaders to new roles Monday evening.

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After 246 years, Marine Corps has first Black 4-star general

Gen. Langley has served in the Marine Corps for 37 years and will take command of the U.S. Africa Command, based in Germany.

4 years ago·Portland, United States

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A first: African American Marine promoted to 4-star general

WASHINGTON — The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, Gen. Michael E. Langley, credited his father with telling him to “aim high” and predicted that his promotion on Saturday would have an impact on younger people.

4 years ago

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