Nov 16, 2025 · Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus during a ceremony at the command’s …

The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), located in Doral in Greater Miami, Florida, is one of the eleven unified combatant commands in the United States Department of Defense.

1 day ago · The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) will resign Friday after more than 37 years of service in the U.S. Navy.

1 day ago · Adm. Alvin Holsey officially retired after 37 years in the Navy, relinquishing command of U.S. Southern Command to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan Pettus during a Friday ceremony in Florida. Holsey ...

In 1963, the Caribbean Defense Command was formally renamed U.S. Southern Command. SOUTHCOM works with foreign militaries to “counter threats from transnational criminal …

1 day ago · Adm. Alvin Holsely, who headed U.S. Southern Command, retired on Friday, two months after abruptly announcing his early retirement from the military after a year into the job. His deputy …

The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is responsible for security cooperation and operations in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

1 day ago · U.S. Southern Command leader Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished his command Friday amid his pending retirement from the Navy after 37 years of service.

1 day ago · The admiral in charge of U.S. forces in the Latin America and Caribbean is retiring on Friday, two years ahead of schedule after reportedly being asked by Defense Secretary Pete …

About U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), one of nine unified Combatant Commands in the Department of Defense responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security …