Fort Worth man becomes 1st Black four-star general in the Marines

FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas man has made historical past with a current announcement of his new function with the U.S. navy.

Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley is the first Black four-star general in the U.S. Marines’ 246-year history. The affirmation Tuesday by the U.S. Senate additionally means he formally assumes command of all U.S. navy forces in Africa.

Langley is the son of a former non-commissioned Air Force officer. He attended Fort Worth ISD’s Leonard Middle School and graduated from Western Hills High School in 1980. Langley additionally graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington in 1985. 

Langley’s formal navy schooling features a masters in National Security Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.

According to Langley’s biography on the Marines web site, he has commanded in any respect ranges throughout his 37-year profession and served abroad in Afghanistan, Somalia and Okinawa. He has held senior jobs at the Pentagon and the navy’s Central Command. Langley assumed command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa final 12 months.

President Biden nominated Langley for the promotion in June.