Ward's Way is an American story of a simple young boy from Baltimore, Maryland from a loving family, with strong Christian morals, and a committed belief that education and strong character will elevate you to the highest levels of your dreams. Young Kip Ward always had high aspirations and the belief that he could accomplish anything if he put his mind to it and given an honest chance. One of the best thing Kip ever did was marry the love of his life, Ms. Joyce, right out of college. Together they would write history and change the world for the better. Joyce ensured Kip was always prepared for duty, and she held him accountable to himself and the family. Kip believed in himself and relied on the community that surrounded him to clear the hurdles and allow him to be his best. The U.

S. Army saw his potential and rewarded him by promoting him to its highest rank of General and the opportunity to become the nation's first African American Combatant Commander at AFRICOM. The Kip Ward story is one to be studied, admired, and even modeled. Kip rose up through the ranks and faced every obstacle head on. Your learning will start on page one and witnessing firsthand how he managed his foxhole. Every student of leadership needs to embrace and embody these principles because they are timeless. Happy reading!.