A Vermont-born admiral's victory at Manila Bay transformed the U.S. Navy and Pacific strategy, and he became a national ...

George Dewey was born on December 26, 1837, in Montpelier. His long military career reached its pinnacle during the ...

The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), whose area of operations includes the Caribbean waters where the strikes against the alleged drug boats have been conducted, retired Friday as ...

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America handed off command responsibilities Friday as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration's deadly strikes on alleged drug ...

MIAMI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America retired two years early on Friday, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday's seizure of an ...

The admiral in charge of U.S. forces in the Latin America and Caribbean is retiring on Friday, two years ahead of schedule after reportedly being asked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to step down ...

Doral, Florida — The admiral overseeing U.S. military forces in South America relinquished command Friday, as the U.S. continues its buildup of ships and military assets off Venezuela and carries out ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Gen. Dan Caine, center, chairman of the Joint ...

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America handed off command responsibilities Friday as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug ...

Air Force Gen. Dan Caine (center), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks on as Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus (far left) and Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey shake hands as the Navy Adm. relinquishes ...

The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered. By Eric Schmitt Reporting from ...

Gen. Dan Caine, center, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks on as Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, right, shakes hands with Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan Pettus during Holsey's relinquishment of command and ...