Michael Langley
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Michael Elliott Langley (born 1961/1962)[1] is a United States Marine Corps general who has served as the commander of the United States Africa Command since August 9, 2022.[2][3] He most recently served as commander of United States Marine Corps Forces Command, United States Marine Corps Forces Northern Command, and Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic from November 2021 to August 2022.[4] He also served as deputy commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic and before that as commander of United States Marine Forces Europe and Africa.[5][6][7][8]
Michael Langley | |
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Birth name | Michael Elliott Langley |
Born | 1961 or 1962 (age 61–62) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1985–present |
Rank | General |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
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Alma mater | |
Langley's opening statement at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee to be commander of U.S. Africa Command Recorded 21 July 2022 |
Langley is the first black four-star general in the United States Marine Corps, having been promoted to that rank on August 6, 2022.[9][10][11]