The head of U.S. Southern Command, who has been overseeing a 10,000-troop build-up and an expansive series of attacks on alleged drug cartel boats in the Caribbean Sea, has stepped down from his post after less than a year in the job.
Adm. Alvin Holsey announced his departure on X but did not say why he was ending his tenure after such a brief period. Such assignments typically last three years
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a statement on X praising Holsey for his 37 years of service.
Meanwhile, DOD’s operations in the Caribbean have come under scrutiny by Congress, with some lawmakers saying the government has provided no justification for its escalating series of attacks on alleged drug cartel boats.
News of Holsey’s departure was first reported by The New York Times, which has previously reported President Trump has authorized covert action in Venezuela.