Holsey tapped to lead SOUTHCOM, Reed to lead TRANSCOM

By Tony Bertuca / July 24, 2024 at 4:56 PM

Vice Adm. Alvin Holsey has been nominated by President Biden to be promoted to admiral and become the next chief of U.S. Southern Command, according to a Pentagon announcement.

Holsey currently serves as deputy commander of SOUTHCOM. If confirmed, he would succeed Army Gen. Laura Richardson.

Additionally, Air Force Lt. Gen. Randall Reed has been nominated to be promoted to general and become commander of U.S. Transportation Command. Reed is currently serving as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.

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