Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Marine Corps gets first Black 4-star general in 246-year history By: FOXNews.com August 06, 2022 at 15:13 PM EDT U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Langley was sworn in on Saturday morning at a promotion ceremony in Washington, D.C. He was nominated by President Biden in June. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the first Black four-star general in the branch's 246-year history, was sworn in Saturday morning during 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. military forces in Africa.The Senate confirmed Langley's appointment to the rank of General on Monday. He was nominated by President Biden in June.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, AUGUST 4, 1790, COAST GUARD IS ESTABLISHED BY ALEXANDER HAMILTONSpeaking during the ceremony, the Shreveport, Alabama, native discussed equity and inclusion at the Marine Corps, family and sacrifice.He asked attendees to recognize that the milestone was about those who had come before him, including the first commissioned Black Marine: Frederick C. Branch.He said his promotion was about the symbolism of what would sow seeds of inspiration. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS F-35 JETS UNDERGOING INSPECTION WITH 'HIGH PRIORITY' AFTER POSSIBLE EJECTION SEAT ISSUEA 37-year Marine Corps. veteran, Langley graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington.He joined as an Artillery Officer in 1985. Serving in Somalia, Japan and Afghanistan, Langley commanded Marines at every level. "As a General Officer, Langley has held billets including Deputy Commanding General for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Commanding General for 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Commander for Marine Forces Europe and Africa, Deputy Commanding general for Fleet Marine Force Atlantic and Deputy Commander for Marine Forces Command and Marine Forces Northern Command," the Marine Corps." said in a statement. Langley is also known for his intelligence, powerlifting and dominating flag football games. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Marine Corps gets first Black 4-star general in 246-year history By: FOXNews.com August 06, 2022 at 15:13 PM EDT U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael Langley was sworn in on Saturday morning at a promotion ceremony in Washington, D.C. He was nominated by President Biden in June. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley, the first Black four-star general in the branch's 246-year history, was sworn in Saturday morning during 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. military forces in Africa.The Senate confirmed Langley's appointment to the rank of General on Monday. He was nominated by President Biden in June.ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, AUGUST 4, 1790, COAST GUARD IS ESTABLISHED BY ALEXANDER HAMILTONSpeaking during the ceremony, the Shreveport, Alabama, native discussed equity and inclusion at the Marine Corps, family and sacrifice.He asked attendees to recognize that the milestone was about those who had come before him, including the first commissioned Black Marine: Frederick C. Branch.He said his promotion was about the symbolism of what would sow seeds of inspiration. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS F-35 JETS UNDERGOING INSPECTION WITH 'HIGH PRIORITY' AFTER POSSIBLE EJECTION SEAT ISSUEA 37-year Marine Corps. veteran, Langley graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington.He joined as an Artillery Officer in 1985. Serving in Somalia, Japan and Afghanistan, Langley commanded Marines at every level. "As a General Officer, Langley has held billets including Deputy Commanding General for II Marine Expeditionary Force, Commanding General for 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Commander for Marine Forces Europe and Africa, Deputy Commanding general for Fleet Marine Force Atlantic and Deputy Commander for Marine Forces Command and Marine Forces Northern Command," the Marine Corps." said in a statement. Langley is also known for his intelligence, powerlifting and dominating flag football games. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd