U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the Commanding General of U.S. Southern Command, delivers remarks during his Assumption of Command ceremony in the Pentagon, Feb. 5, 2026. Donovan, who served as the Vice Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command from Sep. 2022 to Feb. 2026, assumed command of U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony attended by distinguished guests, including general and flag officers from across the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson)
U.S. Marine General Donovan Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM
By | Feb. 5, 2026
In a ceremony at the Pentagon on February 5, U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan assumed command of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), succeeding acting commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus.“It is an honor to...
A U.S. Southern Command donation of four Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats, held at the Vasco Núñez de Balboa Naval Base headquarters in Panama City, Panama, will enhance surveillance operations in the region. The boats, valued at $1.5 million, were funded under the Section 333 Authority to Build Capacity managed by DSCA. SEC 333 Programs support initiatives that offer targeted training and essential equipment to the national security forces of U.S. allies and partner nations, building their capacity. (U.S. Embassy in Panama photo)
Boat Donation Reinforces U.S.-Panama Partnership
By | Jan. 26, 2026
A U.S. Southern Command donation of four Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats to Panama will enhance surveillance operations in the region...
DORAL, Florida (December 12, 2025) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, left, Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, center, outgoing commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), and Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus, right, incoming commander of SOUTHCOM salute during the SOUTHCOM relinquishment of command ceremony in Doral, Florida, Dec. 12, 2025. Holsey, who is retiring after 37 years of service, relinquished command to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus. (Photo by Air Force Staff Sergeant Christopher Bermudez)
Lt. Gen. Pettus Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM; Adm. Holsey Retires
By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs | Dec. 12, 2025
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...
Admiral Holsey’s Steady Leadership Reshapes Security Across the Western Hemisphere
By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Bermudez, SOUTHCOM Public Affairs | Dec. 11, 2025
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...
Official shield of U.S. Southern Command.
SOUTHCOM to host relinquishment-of-command Dec. 12
By | Dec. 1, 2025
Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey will relinquish duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus at the command’s headquarters on Friday, 10:30 a.m., Dec. 12, 2025. Holsey will retire after...
The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey visits the Ministry of Defense’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber Security and Intelligence (C5i) Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Aug. 8, 2025. Holsey visited Dominican Republic Aug. 7 – 8, 2025 to meet with top defense leaders and reaffirm the longstanding military partnership between both nations. (U.S. Embassy Dominican Republic photo)
SOUTHCOM Commander Meets with Defense Leaders in Dominican Republic
By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs | Aug. 11, 2025
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...
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