41107-A-BD526-1148 DORAL, Florida (Nov. 7, 2024) Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, incoming commander of U.S. Southern Command, takes the command guidon from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III during the SOUTHCOM change-of-command ceremony in Doral, Florida, Nov. 7, 2024. Holsey assumed command from Army Gen. Laura Richardson, who is retiring after 38 years of service. (Photo by Erica Bechard)
Politico, along with several other sources, have reported that Adm. Alvin Holsey, the current Commander, US Southern Command will step down by the end of the year. No replacement has yet been identified.
These reports all seem to suggest that the resignation is due to disagreement with the administration about the lethal attacks on suspected drug smugglers. On the other hand neither Admiral Holsey nor DOD has made no public statement on his reasons for stepping down.
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