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Admiral Alvin Holsey officially retired from the U.S. Navy in December 2025 after 37 years, stepping down as Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) with reports linking his departure to disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over controversial strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. Holsey's sudden announcement in October 2025, a year into his SOUTHCOM role, followed months of friction, with sources suggesting Hegseth requested his resignation due to Holsey raising legal concerns about the escalating military operations.
Admiral Alvin Holsey officially retired from the U.S. Navy in December 2025 after 37 years, stepping down as Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) with reports linking his departure to disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over controversial strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. Holsey's sudden announcement in October 2025, a year into his SOUTHCOM role, followed months of friction, with sources suggesting Hegseth requested his resignation due to Holsey raising legal concerns about the escalating military operations.