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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.
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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. ....
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 | Reply
imo, not a good sign ...
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-13 03:17 AM | Reply
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 | Reply
Holsey, not "Holley"
#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-13 07:11 AM | Reply
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 | Reply
#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 | Reply
Last month CJCS General Dan Caine was visiting our servicemembers in the AOR, not ADM Alvin Holsey who as SOUJTHCOM CDR had that role and privilege.
ADM Holsey seems to have withdrawn himself from Operation Southern Spear before the Murder-Death-Kill campaign began.
The last 90 days or so ADM Holsey was probably on terminal leave and he climbed back into uniform one last time for the grand retirement ceremony held for him on Friday.
#7 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-12-13 10:46 AM | Reply
"Admiral Alvin Holsey, who oversees military operations in Latin America, retired Friday"
Admiral Holsey notified me that he had to have a berth or he couldn't get to sea so I had myself a look then I had a cup of tea and a butter pie.
#8 | Posted by pumpkinhead at 2025-12-13 05:51 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
#5 retirement absolves police of crimes. Perhaps the military should study this.
#9 | Posted by fresno500 at 2025-12-13 06:48 PM | Reply
Holsey seems to have wisely excused himself from Trump's murder policy. Now the door has closed. What's left is audaciously stupid denial. Or the Nuremberg Defense. Buena suerte with that one.
#10 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2025-12-14 05:42 AM | Reply
@#5 ... retirement absolves police of crimes. ...
Does it?
Or does retirement just allow them to keep the retirement benefits without resolving them of crimes?
#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-12-14 08:44 PM | Reply
Remember when Trump and Hegseth stared down that entire room of flag rank admirals and generals, and Trump dared them to walk away? That was how fascism works, it destroys the will of those in charge to risk opposing the gangsters in charge.
#12 | Posted by Hughmass at 2025-12-15 07:33 AM | Reply
Retiring won't save you.
You murdered humans. You violated both international law and code of military justice.
#13 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-12-15 07:44 AM | Reply
"Darn heads keep rolling away!"
#14 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-12-15 07:48 PM | Reply
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