Dec. 12, 2025

Lt. Gen. Pettus Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM; Adm. Holsey Retires

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 headquarters Dec. 12 in Doral, Florida. Holsey is retiring after more than 37 years of service in the U.S. Navy.

Dec. 11, 2025

Admiral Holsey’s Steady Leadership Reshapes Security Across the Western Hemisphere

MIAMI, Florida — Inside the office of U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey hung a framed letter. It was easy to overlook, but it was on display nonetheless. The paper inside is slightly faded and signed decades ago by a man who once told a young college student that he could become a Naval officer and a pilot. The letter offered an opportunity, and Adm. Holsey believed it. That belief grew into a Navy career defined by results and the quiet confidence of a leader who cared more about the mission and the people than recognition.

Aug. 21, 2025

U.S., South America Defense Leaders Discuss Regional Threats

U.S. government and military officials joined top regional defense leaders in Argentina this week to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation during the South America Defense Conference 2025 (SOUTHDEC 25) Aug. 20-21.

Aug. 11, 2025

SOUTHCOM Commander Meets with Defense Leaders in Dominican Republic

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, visited the Dominican Republic Aug. 7 – 8, 2025, and met with top defense leaders to reaffirm the longstanding military partnership between both nations.

May 23, 2025

SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Brazil, Guatemala

U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Brazil and Guatemala May 19 - 23 and met with leaders to discuss defense cooperation and collaborative efforts to address regional security challenges. 

May 12, 2025

Adm. Holsey Visits Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica May 7 – 9, 2025 to meet with government and defense officials for discussions on security cooperation.

May 1, 2025

Adm. Holsey Meets with President Milei and Defense Leaders in Argentina

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Argentina April 28 – May 1, 2025, and met with Argentine President Javier Milei and senior defense leaders to discuss strengthening the longstanding U.S.-Argentina defense partnership.

Feb. 20, 2025

SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Panama

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Panama Feb. 19-20, 2025, and met with the nation’s leaders to strengthen cooperation and discuss critical regional challenges.  

Dec. 13, 2024

Caribbean security leaders meet in Trinidad and Tobago to discuss cooperation

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Dec. 12, 2024) -- U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) leaders joined regional defense and security leaders this week to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation during the Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) 2024 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of SOUTHCOM, joined Vice Air Marshall Darryl Daniel, Chief of Staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, in co-hosting CANSEC.

Nov. 7, 2024

Adm. Holsey Takes Command of SOUTHCOM

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey assumed command of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) from U.S. Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson during a change-of-command ceremony, Nov. 7, 2024.