US Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is set to embark on a pivotal two-day visit to Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada on October 14–15. This marks his inaugural trip to both nations since taking the helm of SOUTHCOM in November last year. The visit aims to bolster security cooperation with these key Caribbean partners, reflecting the United States’ enduring commitment to regional stability. During his stay, Adm. Holsey will engage in high-level discussions with Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell. Additionally, he will meet with Antigua and Barbuda’s Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Telbert Benjamin, and the Acting Commissioner of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), Randy Connaught. The agenda will focus on reinforcing longstanding security partnerships and addressing shared challenges such as transnational organized crime, illicit trafficking, and border security. Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada play a crucial role in collective efforts to enhance security in the Eastern Caribbean. Adm. Holsey’s visit underscores the United States’ dedication to fostering collaboration with regional allies to ensure a safer and more stable Caribbean. The US Embassy in Barbados highlighted the significance of this visit in advancing mutual security objectives.