PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents Joyce Ward, wife of U.S. Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, outgoing commander of U.S. Africa Command, with the Distinguished Public Service Award during the change-of-command ceremony in Sindelfingen, Germany, March 9, 2011. Ward handed over the reins of U.S. Africa Command to U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.07 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 779847-E-MKM76-590.jpg Photo Gallery