Africa: U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Leader

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Africa: U.S. Africa Command Welcomes New Leader

[State Department] U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley assumed command of U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 9.

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