In September 2022, Holsey was nominated for promotion to vice admiral,[11] and assignment as the military deputy commander of U.S. Southern Command.[12] In July 2024, Holsey was nominated for promotion to admiral and for the role of commander at United States Southern Command, a post that typically spans three years.[13]
Under his leadership, SOUTHCOM strengthened security in the Caribbean, reached a historic drug interdiction milestone by seizing and disrupting more than a million pounds of cocaine; expanded the U.S. security partnership with Panama to a level not seen in decades; provided robust logistical support to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti; and stood up Joint Task Force Southern Guard to support the Department of Homeland Security. The admiral also oversaw U.S. military support to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, where U.S. forces conducted more than 128 flights to deliver thousands of pounds of aid and critical equipment to hard-hit communities. Holsey’s career includes numerous deployments aboard U.S. Navy frigates and cruisers, as well as missions flying the SH-2F Seasprite and SH-60B Seahawk helicopters. He commanded a helicopter anti-submarine squadron; the U.S. Navy’s first hybrid electric propulsion warship, USS Makin Island (LHD 8); and Carrier Strike Group One aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, (CVN 70). Holsey previously served as Military Deputy Commander at SOUTHCOM prior to assuming command. [14]
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