Navy Admiral Holsey steps down from SOUTHCOM as a new commander assumes leadership.
Admiral Holsey Resigns Amid Drug Op Scrutiny The head of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey, resigned on Friday amid growing scrutiny of a recent incident involving a drug smuggling ship in the Caribbean. Holsey, who had been in command since November 2024, unexpectedly announced his plans to retire in October during a time of […]
Admiral Bradley refutes claim that Hegseth instructed Congress to ‘kill them all’
Clarification on Military Orders Regarding Counter-Drug Operations Adm. Mitch Bradley responded to lawmakers about a statement made by Secretary of the Army, Pete Hegseth. Hegseth had claimed he never issued an order to eliminate all survivors during counter-drug operations, even though he expressed uncertainty regarding the justification of “double tap” strikes. According to reports, Hegseth […]
Admiral Frank M. Bradley, who commanded the September boat strike, will inform lawmakers that the survivors were attempting to complete a drug operation.
The Navy admiral who ordered the attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean on September 2 informed members of Congress late Thursday that he believed the survivors of the initial strike were gearing up for a potentially lethal mission when they received the order for pursuit. Admiral Frank Bradley, the leader of U.S. […]
Admiral instructed a second attack on a Venezuelan drug boat: ‘Self defense’
White House Defends Military Strikes on Venezuelan Drug Ship The White House has confirmed that the Pentagon conducted a second military strike against a vessel suspected of drug smuggling from Venezuela, asserting that this action taken earlier in September was legal. During a press briefing, White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt noted that Army Secretary […]
Retired Navy admiral speaks out against Hegseth regarding the renaming of the Harvey Milk ship
Name Change Controversy Surrounding USNS Harvey Milk Retired Admiral James Stavridis expressed his disagreement with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to erase the name of the USNS Harvey Milk, a vessel memorializing the late gay rights advocate Harvey Milk. Milk, a former military member, gained recognition as a political figure in California and was a […]
Retired four-star Navy admiral found guilty of using his position for personal financial gain
Retired Navy Admiral Convicted on Bribery Charges Retired 4-Star Navy Admiral Robert Burke, once the Navy’s second-highest ranking officer, was found guilty on federal bribery charges during a trial on Monday. The U.S. attorney for Columbia, Johnny Nu Piro, announced the verdict the following day. He criticized the actions of Burke, suggesting they erode public […]
Former Naval Admiral Found Guilty in Profitable Bribery Case
Retired Admiral Convicted in Bribery Case A retired four-star naval admiral has been found guilty of using his influence to secure contracts for a defense contractor, reportedly in exchange for a lucrative job at the company. Robert Burke faced charges related to concealing material facts while involved in bribery—a serious matter affecting personal financial interests. […]
Retired four-star admiral convicted of bribery after taking a $500K-per-year position in return for a valuable Navy contract
Retired Four-Star Admiral Convicted of Bribery Janine Piro, a US lawyer in Washington, celebrated a major legal win on Monday when retired four-star admiral Robert Burke was found guilty on bribery charges associated with a scheme to steer government contracts towards future employers. Burke had served as the deputy chief of naval operations during part […]
Former Navy admiral found guilty in $500,000 bribery case faces 30-year prison sentence
Former Four-Star Admiral Convicted of Bribery A retired four-star admiral, previously the second-highest ranking officer in the Navy, has been convicted of bribery and several conspiracy charges. This case marks a significant moment as he becomes the highest-ranking US military member found guilty of a federal crime while on active duty. After a five-day trial, […]
Former SEAL Admiral says American influence is still needed
Navy SEAL Admiral Robert Harward says the new world order will not be favorable in the coming years without a strong frontline American influence in strategic parts of the world. A 40-year veteran, Harward has served in operations in Bosnia, Panama, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen. The veteran led the invasions of Afghanistan in 2001 […]