William E. Ward
William E. "Kip" Ward is a retired United States Army three-star general who served as the inaugural Commander of United States Africa Command from October 1, 2007 to March 8, 2011. Wikipedia
Born: 1949 (age 74 years), Baltimore, MD
Awards: Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3), Distinguished Service Medal (2), Defense Superior Service Medal (3), and more
Battles/wars: Operation Restore Hope
Rank: General; (Retired as Lieutenant General)
Service/branch: United States Army
Years of service: 1971–2012