She’s out…
The Pentagon fired the commander at the U.S. Space Force base in Greenland after she broke with Vice President JD Vance who recently traveled to Greenland.
After the vice president’s visit, Col. Susannah Meyers emailed base personnel on March 31, writing, “I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base.”
She added that she had “spent the weekend thinking about Friday’s visit — the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you.” The email was first reported by Military.com.
The Space Force said in a public statement Meyers had been relieved of command “due to loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
“Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties,” the statement read.
Col. Shawn Lee has now assumed the command, Space Force said.
“Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense,” Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell posted on X.
Meyers became commander of the 821st Space Base Group in July, according to a Facebook post about the change-of-command ceremony.
Vance, during his visit to the snow-covered island, criticized Denmark for treating Greenlanders as “second-class citizens.”
“Our message to Denmark is very simple,” Vance said. “You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have underinvested in the people of Greenland, and you have underinvested in the security of this incredible, beautiful landmass.”
Vance was the highest-ranking official to ever travel to the base in Pituffik, the White House said.
The Trump administration has made acquiring Greenland a top goal.
“We need Greenland for national security and international security,” President Donald Trump said on March 11.
I guess maybe that ALL OFFICERS need to have some classes on the chain of command and how it works. Maybe some about loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage also. Maybe some classes about article 88 of the UCMJ, and perhaps some posters made for the mirrors they look at when they get up in the morning to remind them who their COMMANDER IN CHIEF IS!!!! It seems that very basic values have been omitted from a good portion of our officer corps. Hope I am wrong, but there seem to be a lot of folks engaging in an insidious thing called sedition. Wow! Unbelievable!
It is best that she did put her true feelings out there so that she could be replaced.