US Southern Command chief Adm. Alvin Holsey retires after clashes with Hegseth over Caribbean boat strikes as war drums beat louder
Published on: Dec. 13, 2025, 2:01 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
US Southern Command chief Admiral Alvin Holsey retired on December 12, 2025. His departure followed disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding military strikes on drug boats. Air Force Lieutenant General Evan Pettus takes over command. The US is undertaking a significant military buildup in the Caribbean to counter drug trafficking. This surge includes naval assets and training missions.
