Holsey, 60, has led US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) for less than a year, and his departure comes as several Navy ships and thousands of troops have deployed to the region as part of President Trump’s massive operation to counter narcoterrorist groups allegedly led by Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Hegseth announces retirement of US commander leading counter-narcotics mission in Caribbean
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October 17, 2025
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