For the first time in its 246-year history, the U.S. Marine Corps has its first Black Four-Star General—General Michael Elliott Langley. General Langley takes the oath of office and becomes in charge of Africa Command.
He is the 55th USMC 4-Star General Officer.
USMC General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps, administers the oath of office to General Langley.
Semper Fidelis [Always Faithful]
Source: CBS News
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