US Southern Command's top officer to step down after a year on the job [View all]

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Adm. Alvin Holsey, the top commander who oversees U.S. military operations in Latin America, announced he will retire in two months after just over a year on the job. The surprise announcement comes amid U.S. attacks on boats in the Caribbean and escalating tension between the U.S. and Venezuela.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Holsey’s departure on social media Thursday afternoon. U.S. Southern Command released a statement from Holsey about an hour later, in-part stating that the command “has made lasting contributions to the defense of our nation and will continue to do so.”

Neither official gave a reason for the departure, and a spokesperson for the Pentagon said they did not have any additional information beyond Hegseth’s post. The spokesperson did not say who would replace Holsey. The SOUTHCOM commander role is typically held by a four-star general or admiral for around three years. Holsey was confirmed to the role and promoted to four-star rank in November.

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