Francis L. Donovan
Francis L. Donovan is a Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), which oversees military operations in Latin America and parts of the Caribbean. Currently serving as the Vice Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, Donovan's appointment comes amidst heightened military tensions with Venezuela and is pending Senate confirmation. He will succeed Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is retiring and reportedly opposed recent naval operations against suspected drug traffickers in the region.
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Francis L. Donovan is a highly experienced U.S. Navy general appointed to replace the previous commander of U.S. Southern Command.
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Francis L. Donovan was nominated by Trump to succeed Admiral Alvin Holsey as head of the Southern Command.
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Francis L. Donovan was appointed to head the Southern Command of the U.S.
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