A first: African American Marine promoted to 4-star general

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, Gen. Michael E. Langley, credited his father with telling him to “aim high” and predicted that his promotion on Saturday would have an impact on younger people.

Langley was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up at military bases as his father served in the Air Force. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1985.

“My daddy told me to aim high, so I aimed as high as I could and found the few and the proud,” Langley said during a ceremony at Marine Corps Barracks Washington attended by his father and other family members.

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CestManan · 46-50, F

He has been an active marine since 1985? Now THAT is retention!

Four star general in the Marines - seems like the kind of guy you just would not want to be on his bad side. 😬

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Now if only there was something done about voting rights in certain unmentioned states. 😞

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Slade why are you not attacking the OP on this? Or are you afraid of being blocked by him so you can't attack those that agree with him?

Answer me that?

Slade · 56-60, M

@DeWayfarer he didn't make the idiotic claim that blacks can't vote down south. You did.

It's staggering you have to be told that

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Slade he and another agrees with me! Attacking me is like attacking him and the other who happens to be black!

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