Saturday, December 13, 2025

U.S. admiral overseeing boat strikes left post

Adm. Alvin Holsey, who oversees military operations in Latin America, retired Friday as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration's deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region. He handed over command one year into a posting that typically lasts three to four years, transferring duties to his top military deputy during a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters near Miami.

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... In farewell remarks, Adm. Holsey did not mention the military operations or the reasons for his early retirement.

He urged his successor to uphold longstanding partnerships in the region by standing firmly behind the shared values of democracy and support for the rule of law. ....


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-13 03:16 AM

imo, not a good sign ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-13 03:17 AM

Holley is the only person associated with this mess so far who comes out looking like he did the right thing, putting miles and miles between himself and Trump's murderous lunacy. I hope he has a decent retirement.

But anyone who expects the US military as a whole will "do the right thing" in that regard probably should consider a rethink.

#3 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-13 06:25 AM

Holsey, not "Holley"

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-13 07:11 AM

Retiring does not absolve you of any crimes committed while on duty.

If this administration can reactivate Mark Kelly just to harass him then the next administration can certainly recall Holsey to face charges for a war crime.

He can then testify against Whiskey Pete in exchange for dropping the charges.

Or not. Maybe him falling on his sword will make the whole thing go away.

Yeah. But. Not likely.

#5 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-12-13 07:29 AM

But anyone who expects the US military as a whole will "do the right thing" in that regard probably should consider a rethink.

#3 | POSTED BY DOC_SARVIS

With Whiskey Pete in charge?

He is not likely to do the "right thing" regarding anything.

Unless by accident.

#6 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-12-13 07:50 AM

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