U.S. commander overseeing attacks against alleged drug boats off Venezuela to retire

U.S. Commander to Retire Amid Attacks on Alleged Drug Boats

Alvin Holsey, the Navy admiral overseeing military operations in the Caribbean, will retire in December, as announced by him and the Defense Secretary on Thursday.

Holsey became the leader of U.S. Southern Command in November, overseeing an area that includes the Caribbean Sea and waters off South America. His retirement comes two days after the U.S. military's fifth deadly strike in the region against a small boat accused of carrying drugs.

The Trump administration has asserted it's treating alleged drug traffickers as unlawful combatants who must be met with military force.

Frustration with the attacks has been growing on Capitol Hill. Typically, postings like Holsey's last between three and four years.

Author's summary: Admiral Alvin Holsey to retire in December.

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