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- Admiral Alvin Holsey retired early as commander of U.S. Southern Command.
- The move comes amid rising tensions with Venezuela and scrutiny of military operations against drug boats, including questions about the legality of strikes.
- Holsey's retirement followed a Caribbean buildup, including a seizure of an oil tanker linked to Nicolás Maduro.
- Some officials attribute Holsey's departure to tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- He transferred command to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan Pettus.
