Gen. Michael E. Langley is now the first four-star general in the Marine Corps' 246-year history.
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After the Senate voted to confirm Langley's promotion last week, the 37-year Marine Corps veteran who will oversee all U.S. military forces in Africa was formally promoted during a ceremony Saturday in Washington.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Langley was commissioned in 1985 and held command at every level in his Marine Corps career. On Saturday, he achieved the highest command any Black Marine has held.
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