FROM DAILY MAIL: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost yet another military commander amid a mass exodus from his department.
Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey will leave his job in December, two years before his three-year contract is set to expire.
His departure is a bitter blow for Hegseth, who has faced mounting pressure after a wave of departures and leaks from his department.
Holsey has been overseeing the department’s crackdown on narcoterrorists in the Caribbean, but sources claim tensions had been rising between he and Hegseth over the operation.
Holsey wrote in a statement:
“It’s been an honor to serve our nation, the American people and support and defend the Constitution for over 37 years. Effective, 12 December 2025 l will retire from the U.S. Navy. Serving as your commander and deputy for the past 34 months has been a tremendous honor. The SOUTHCOM team has made lasting contributions to the defense of our nation and will continue to do so.
“I am confident that you will forge ahead, focused on your mission that strengthens our nation and ensures its longevity as a beacon of freedom around the globe. Stephanie and I extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to have served alongside our nation’s finest warfighters.
“Keep Charging!!”
Message from #SOUTHCOM Commander Adm. Alvin Holsey. pic.twitter.com/k0TdV49O0z
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) October 16, 2025
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