The very first Black 4 Marine Corps officer, Lt. Major Michael E. Langley has been serving in the Marine Corps since 1985. Langley is an Shreveport origin and was appointed in 1985 as second lieutenant. Since then, he has been a commander of Marines on all levels. His military career has brought the Marine all over the world, including Japan, Afghanistan, and Okinawa. The promotion is a significant event for the branch which has been slow in its efforts to make advancements for Black soldiers. In addition, the recently formed Space Force is yet to advertise an official Black Guardian.
Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley
One University of Arlington graduate could be the first Black four star general in American Marine Corps history. This year, the United States Africa Command will be led by Lt. Major Michael E. Langley. He was in the Marine Corps for 246 years. The very first Black Marine generals were Frank E. Petersen Jr. and Ronald L. Bailey, both of whom were promoted at the top of the list as lieutenantgeneral.
The Mr. Langley was commissioned in 1985. He hails from the city from Shreveport, Louisiana. Langley served as a marine commanding officer at all levels and served on various African missions. Additionally, he has fought together with African allies in conflicts in Somalia, Japan, and Afghanistan. The nomination of him comes amid new Marine Corps initiatives aimed at improving diversity and retention. This Marine Corps’ new Black 4 initiative is an impressive move towards achieving these objectives.
His great-uncle was a Montford Point Marines veteran
A young man by the name of Nathaniel Whitaker recently became the first African American to receive the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was part of the Montford Point Marines in World War II. In 2011, he received the award at the Alabama Black Achievement Awards Gala. Nathaniel, his son organized the awards ceremony. Nathaniel Whittaker is the father to alt-saxist Greg Whittaker. He was in World War II with the Montford Point Marines and was a pioneer of racial integration within the U.S Marine Corps.
Alongside having the status of an American citizen, Buster Fuller was also part of the Montford Point Marines. He was a member of the Montford Point Marines and was an uninvolved Mercedes driver. He was also a part for his band, the Parris Island Marine Band after his service in the military. His family’s history was one-sided story that was influenced by the racism of segregation in the 20th century.
His military service at the Pentagon
General Michael E. Langley served 37 years in General Michael E. Langley’s time with the Marine Corps. In Marine Corps’ history, Langley is known as the Marine Corps’ first Black four-star Marine General. He will be the commander of the U.S. military operation in Africa. His hometown is Shreveport, Louisiana, and was a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. Langley played a number of leadership roles as a member of the Marine Corps, and Pentagon in his time of military service. The current commander is of Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, as well as Marine Forces Command.
Langley’s confirmation is the turning point in Marine Corps history. Though this Marine Corps has a long tradition of diversification, its command ranks are notoriously homogeneous. Just half of the Marine Corps’ Black generals are there. Langley is expected to become the first Black four-star Marine. There’s been some debate over his confirmation before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
His time was as U.S. Africa Command commander
The U.S. Department of Defense has recommended Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley be promoted to the rank of general. Langley will be the new commander of U.S. Africa Command, who oversees around 6,000-7,000 troops across Africa. In recent years, the Marine Corps has not been successful in recruiting enough African-American officers. Langley’s promotion comes amid criticism regarding the absence of diversity.
Langley published a blog post last month, cautioned the French as well as the Russians not to build air defences in Mali. The warning was issued just days before Langley was due to receive confirmation as the the sixth commanding officer in the U.S. Africa Command. A confirmation ceremony for Langley is scheduled for Thursday. The first Black four-star Marine general, Langley will oversee U.S. military operations in Africa Insurgents in Africa have grown to become some of the most risky groups.
