Posted on Jul 21, 2022
The Marines are set to have the first Black 4-star general in their 246-year history
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More than 35 years since his career in the U.S. Marine Corps began, Lt. Gen. Michael Langley could reach one of the highest ranks of the military.
Langley faces a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. If confirmed by the Senate, Langley will become the first Black four-star general in the Marines' 246-year history. He will lead all U.S. military forces in Africa as chief of U.S. Africa Command.
A native of Shreveport, La., and the son of a former, noncommissioned officer in the Air Force, Langley has commanded at every level. His posts included Afghanistan during the war and various posts in Asia and Europe.
He assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa last year, "after his predecessor was removed amid allegations of using a racial slur for African Americans in front of troops," according to Stars and Stripes.
More than 35 years since his career in the U.S. Marine Corps began, Lt. Gen. Michael Langley could reach one of the highest ranks of the military.
Langley faces a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. If confirmed by the Senate, Langley will become the first Black four-star general in the Marines' 246-year history. He will lead all U.S. military forces in Africa as chief of U.S. Africa Command.
A native of Shreveport, La., and the son of a former, noncommissioned officer in the Air Force, Langley has commanded at every level. His posts included Afghanistan during the war and various posts in Asia and Europe.
He assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa last year, "after his predecessor was removed amid allegations of using a racial slur for African Americans in front of troops," according to Stars and Stripes.
The Marines are set to have the first Black 4-star general in their 246-year history
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CPO Nate S.
I second the Congrats and Semper Fi to LtGen Langley!!!
I wonder will he eventually become the next Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff!?!?!?!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairman_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff#Chairmen_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff
Of course, one of these two ladies there could be a Chair given the current postings:
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_duty_United_States_four-star_officers)
Jacqueline Van Ovost (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Van_Ovost)
Lisa Franchetti (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Franchetti)
Any of these as a future CJCoS would be a very interesting choice.
Just commenting..................
I wonder will he eventually become the next Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff!?!?!?!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chairman_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff#Chairmen_of_the_Joint_Chiefs_of_Staff
Of course, one of these two ladies there could be a Chair given the current postings:
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_duty_United_States_four-star_officers)
Jacqueline Van Ovost (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Van_Ovost)
Lisa Franchetti (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Franchetti)
Any of these as a future CJCoS would be a very interesting choice.
Just commenting..................
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel wow, I did not know of this good solid read/share Brother William.
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