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US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retires

Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.

2 days ago

Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near Venezuela

The flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

8 weeks ago

Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for Caribbean

The Marine Corps has said it needs the amphib readiness rate at 80% or higher to complete its missions. It is currently at 41%.

By Carla Babb

4 months ago

Congress starts work this week on annual defense authorization bill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command

Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago

Could the LCS fleet be getting a new mission?

A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago