U.S. commander overseeing attacks against alleged drug boats off Venezuela to retire The news of Adm. Alvin Holsey's upcoming retirement comes two days after the U.S. military's fifth deadly strike in the Caribbean against a small boat accused of carrying drugs.

#Fired

Adm. #AlvinHolsey became the leader of U.S. #SouthernCommand only in November, overseeing an area that #encompasses the #CaribbeanSea and waters off #SouthAmerica. These types of postings typically last between three and four years.

An integrated #defense strategy that #encompasses both #military and non-military responses is crucial.