Gen. William E. Ward is seen during a 2010 ceremony at Caserma Ederle's Hoekstra Field, Vicenza, Italy. Ward is facing numerous allegations that he allowed unauthorized people, including family members, to fly on government planes, and that he spent excessive amounts of money on hotel rooms, transportation and other expenses. Rick Scavetta / Army
4-Star General Investigated Over Spending -- Navy Times/AP
WASHINGTON — A four-star Army general who was the first head of the new U.S. Africa Command is under investigation and facing possible demotion for allegedly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars improperly on lavish travel, hotels and other items, The Associated Press has learned.
Gen. William "Kip" Ward has been under investigation for about 17 months, and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to make a final decision on the matter before the end of the month, according to several defense officials.
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My Comment: This is not a good way to end a long and honorable career.
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