Senate confirms Michael E. Langley, making him the Marines’ first Black four-star general 

In his role, the Louisiana native will command U.S. forces in Africa and help nations there deal with climate change, population growth and political instability.

For the first time in its 246-year history, the United States Marine Corps has confirmed a Black four-star general. 

Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley was confirmed by the U.S. Senate this week, according to a  today!

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