Admiral Alvin Holsey Retires Friday After Clash With Hegseth Over Venezuela Strikes
Admiral Alvin Holsey relinquishes command of U.S. Southern Command on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., ending a tenure that lasted just over one year amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over controversial military strikes in the Caribbean. CNN reports that tensions had been simmering for weeks before Holsey announced his retirement,…
