“I can promise you he is a good leader because he had leadership qualities when he was at UTA.”įormer UTA track coach Harold Perkins recruited Langley to UTA from Fort Worth’s Western Hills High in 1980. “For one of our alums to be serving his country and representing UT Arlington, it’s something we’re really proud of,” Sauerhage said. John Sauerhage (’86 BA Physical Education), UTA’s current track and field coach and a teammate of Langley in the 1980s, said Langley’s service and leadership is a point of pride for his teammates and the University.Īn excerpt from UTA’s 1985 track and field media guide. "I am enthusiastic to engage across the whole government to faithfully execute the policies and orders of the President and the Secretary of Defense," Langley said during his Senate testimony on July 21. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and held top jobs at the Pentagon. He also has served in Afghanistan, Somalia and Japan led U.S. Since November 2021, he has served as commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic, where he oversees all Marine forces on the Atlantic coast. Langley received his commission in 1985 and has commanded at every level from platoon to regiment. The fact that he has achieved what he has achieved is not a surprise.” “He was committed to being as good as he could possibly be. “It makes perfect sense,” said his track teammate Robert Howard (’85 BA, Physical Education), a recipient of the UTA Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2000 and president of Don Davis Auto Group. If confirmed, the former Maverick four-year letterman in track and field would become the first Black Marine to receive four stars since the Marine Corps was founded nearly 250 years ago. military forces in Africa as head of U.S. Langley (’85 BBA, Systems Analysis) is awaiting Senate confirmation after the Biden administration nominated him to command all U.S. An alumnus of The University of Texas at Arlington is poised to become the first Black four-star general in the history of the U.S.
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