The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), whose area of operations includes the Caribbean waters where the strikes against the alleged drug boats have been conducted, announced he is retiring suddenly by the end of the year. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, who became the commander of SOUTHCOM in November 2024, announced Thursday that he would retire from the Navy in December. No reason for his abrupt departure was provided. "The SOUTHCOM team has made lasting contributions to the defense of our nation, and will continue to do so," Holsey said in a statement SOUTHCOM shared on social media. "I...

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