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DoD debates punishment for former AFRICOM Head

Gen. Ray Odierno says demoting a four-star general for spending misconduct could be harsh and would force the officer to $1 million in retirement pay. The Army'...

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October 23, 2012 11:06 am

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Gen. Ray Odierno says demoting a four-star general for spending misconduct could be harsh and would force the officer to $1 million in retirement pay. The Army’s Chief of Staff indicated that a lower level officer would never be asked to pay such a high price. Pentagon leaders are deciding how to punish former Africa Command head Gen. William “Kip” Ward. According to an inspector general’s report, Ward spent tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on lavish travel and other expenses.