U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has demoted a four star general and the former head of U.S. Africa Command for lavish unauthorized spending on travel and other expenses, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday:
The official says Panetta stripped Gen. William “Kip” Ward of a star, which means that he will now retire as a three-star lieutenant general despite some arguments against the demotion. Ward will also repay the government $82,000.
