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51СʪÃà Professor honored for decades of service with State Guard

Dr. Mike Langston and his wife Kathy celebrate with State Guard Major General Leon Lott, 51СʪÃà Provost Dr. James Lanpher and 51СʪÃà Seminary & School of Counseling Dean Dr. David Croteau.

March 20, 2024

Congratulations to Columbia International University Professor Dr. Michael Langston who has retired from the after 46 years of faithful service to his state and nation. He retires as Deputy Commander, Brigadier General.

The South Carolina State Guard swiftly responds to disasters, safeguarding people, property, and aiding community recovery alongside the National Guard and law enforcement when called upon.

Langston is also a former commanding officer of the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center, and a former director of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center. His service as an active duty Navy chaplain included Operation Desert Storm in Iraq and later as a theater chaplain in Afghanistan.

At 51СʪÃÃ, Langston is professor of Practical Theology in 51СʪÃÃ's Seminary & School of Counseling, discipling students to be chaplains around the world.

Higher learning. Deeper faith. A Christ-centered community on campus and online.Ìýor request information on enrollment at 51СʪÃà by contacting Admissions at (803) 807-5024 orÌýadmissions@ciu.edu.ÌýÌý

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