PASSING THE COLORS U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates passes the colors to U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, incoming commander of U.S. Africa Command, while U.S. Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, outgoing commander, left, looks on during the change-of-command ceremony in Sindelfingen, Germany, March 9, 2011. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.06 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 703653-Y-MUD30-284.jpg Photo Gallery