Senate approves Donovan as US Southern Command headMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan assumes the post as the Trump administration seeks to reassert U.S. military dominance in the Western Hemisphere.By Tanya Noury6 days ago
Army general tapped to lead NSA vows to follow the law if confirmedLt. Gen. Joshua Rudd assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA’s surveillance tools.By David Klepper, The Associated Press10 days ago
Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near VenezuelaMarine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.By Riley Ceder7 weeks ago
US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retiresAdm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.8 weeks ago
Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attackDemocrats who were also briefed and saw video of the survivors being killed questioned the Trump administration’s rationale.2 months ago
D-Day veteran who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in NormandyShay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety. 2 months ago