U.S. Admiral's Early Retirement Amid Tensions with Venezuela
Published on: Dec. 12, 2025, 11:11 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Admiral Alvin Holsey retired early amid rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions, following oil tanker seizure and strikes on drug boats. Sources suggest frustration from Defense Secretary Hegseth led to his exit. Holsey handed over command to Lt. General Evan Pettus, as Trump's administration signals a policy shift with a military buildup in the Caribbean.
