A top admiral who oversaw the alleged drug boat strikes off the coast of Venezuela is stepping down from his role, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.

Adm. Alvin Holsey, the leader of the U.S. Southern Command, served for more than 37 years and commanded several recent strikes on suspected drug trafficker boats off the coast of Venezuela.

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“On behalf of the Department of War, we extend our deepest gratitude to Admiral Alvin Holsey for his more than 37 years of distinguished service to our nation as he pl

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