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Fri Apr 11, 2025, 07:08 AM Apr 2025

U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base After Vance Visit [View all]

Source: New YorkTimes

U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base After Vance Visit

Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump's agenda.


Col. Susannah Meyers, left, has been removed from her post as the commander of the U.S. Space Force's Pituffik base in Greenland. Jim Watson/Agence France-Presse -- Getty Images

By Qasim Nauman
April 11, 2025, 1:44 a.m. ET

The U.S. military announced on Thursday that it had removed the commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland, adding that it would not tolerate any actions that go against President Trump's agenda. ... The decision to remove Col. Susannah Meyers was announced in a statement by the U.S. Space Force that was posted on social media by Sean Parnell, the chief spokesman for the Pentagon.

While the statement didn't cite a specific reason for her removal, Mr. Parnell said that "actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated." ... Mr. Parnell's post contained a link to an article by Military.com, (1) an independent news organization, that said Colonel Meyers had sent an email to base staff distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance's visit on March 28.

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On March 31, Colonel Meyers emailed the staff at Pituffik saying that the concerns of the Trump administration as expressed by Mr. Vance did not reflect the views of the base leadership, according to excerpts published by Military.com.

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Colonel Meyers became the commander of the 821st Space Base Group, which runs Pituffik, last July.

(1) https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/04/10/space-force-commander-greenland-sent-out-email-breaking-vance-after-his-visit.html

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/world/europe/greenland-pituffik-vance-miltary-commander.html



https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/04/10/space-force-commander-greenland-sent-out-email-breaking-vance-after-his-visit.html

Space Force Commander in Greenland Sent Out Email Breaking with Vance After His Visit


U.S. Space Force Col. Susan Meyers, 821st Space Base Group commander, left, greets Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, March 28, 2025. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez)

Military.com | By Thomas Novelly
Published April 10, 2025 at 2:52pm ET

Just days after Vice President JD Vance's March visit to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, the installation commander sent out an email to the base distancing it from Vance’s criticism of Denmark and its oversight of the territory, Military.com has learned.

Col. Susan Meyers, the commander of the 821st Space Base Group who also oversees the Pentagon's northernmost military base, sent a March 31 message to all personnel at Pituffik seemingly aimed at generating unity among the airmen and Guardians, as well as the Canadians, Danes and Greenlanders who work there, following Vance's appearance. She wrote that she "spent the weekend thinking about Friday's visit -- the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you."

"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," Meyers wrote in the email, which was communicated to Military.com.

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Space Force Fires Colonel Over Vance Comments
April 11, 2025

https://www.joemygod.com/2025/04/space-force-fires-colonel-over-vance-comments/
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Link dhol82 Apr 2025 #1
Perhaps the person was removed because s/he could speak to beardo's complete humiliation SheltieLover Apr 2025 #2
She committed diplomacy muriel_volestrangler Apr 2025 #4
The look on Beardo's face and his body language clearly show he's not happy dealing with a woman in authority. sop Apr 2025 #6
His wife is as big a pos as he is. Involved in destroying India... SheltieLover Apr 2025 #8
"Space Force Commander in Greenland Sent Out Email Breaking with Vance After His Visit" sl8 Apr 2025 #3
Good for her!!! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #9
I interpret her email more as encouragement to personnel than pushback. Either way, the tRump regime is petty & nuts. nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #52
So petty. Ray Bruns Apr 2025 #5
Jesus H. Christ! Can this silly-assed administration go even one single day without reeking of weenie? SalamanderSleeps Apr 2025 #7
Did they tell her they may want to take Greenland by force dreamland Apr 2025 #10
My first thought too. appleannie1 Apr 2025 #59
As much as I dislike Dotard and the Little Corporal, she was stupid for sending such an email. Norrrm Apr 2025 #11
I stand with the Colonel, gab13by13 Apr 2025 #15
Yep. I like her stance but she is low on the totem pole. Norrrm Apr 2025 #17
Stupid? Look who she's dealing with! GusBob Apr 2025 #21
Yep. Norrrm Apr 2025 #25
She knew what she was doing. Easterncedar Apr 2025 #40
She is a military leader who places integrity and courage above subservience Mysterian Apr 2025 #63
OK. I acknowledge your superior intellect. Norrrm Apr 2025 #64
Cool by me Mysterian Apr 2025 #67
The CIC, Krasnov, gab13by13 Apr 2025 #12
Yes the military parade is a big turning point. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #18
Clearly they did not tolerate a WOMAN in such a high position. TNNurse Apr 2025 #13
And there bdamomma Apr 2025 #19
Punishing Loyal Leadership Kid Berwyn Apr 2025 #14
Well said. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #16
Any dissent toward the Fuhrer will not be tolerated. hadEnuf Apr 2025 #20
Leaders, ACTUAL leaders, speak up k_buddy762 Apr 2025 #22
Wrongthink A Badger Apr 2025 #23
The email shows she is insufficiently loyal to lead the organization that could become our "tip of the spear". CincyDem Apr 2025 #24
Also a pretty safe bet that she will be replaced by a man. tanyev Apr 2025 #27
1000% correct...and white guy at that...probably with a shaved head and a dubious disciplinary record. CincyDem Apr 2025 #33
That was one of my first thoughts when this Greenland stuff came up... IthinkThereforeIAM Apr 2025 #60
Dangerous times. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #26
Only sycophants need apply. Competence is not a requirement. surfered Apr 2025 #28
One obvious "problem" is that she's a woman LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #29
A woman with a backbone will not be tolerated The Blue Flower Apr 2025 #30
clearly only pro-Greenland annexation soldiers allowed in this fascist admin LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #31
First thought--"she's a woman," second thought, not an ass-kisser. Timeflyer Apr 2025 #32
Erasing women WVlaserguy Apr 2025 #34
She distanced herself from Krasnov & JD Guyliner? Botany Apr 2025 #35
Only problem was She failed to kiss the ass of the fascist Dictator's sidekick IrishBubbaLiberal Apr 2025 #36
Probably didn't help JD's mood any that he was freezing his ass off. Girard442 Apr 2025 #37
They want a Trump loyalist who will go along with whatever outrageous nonsense IronLionZion Apr 2025 #38
This, and the fact that she is female. johnnyfins Apr 2025 #44
As a female officer, she knew her time was up Easterncedar Apr 2025 #39
She. Her. --- That was all I needed to see. Oopsie Daisy Apr 2025 #41
Shes a bit too Hornedfrog2000 Apr 2025 #42
Beyond scary. We now have a military (is this frim the dry drunk?) that sinkingfeeling Apr 2025 #43
As soon as I saw the picture I said to myself, removed because she is a woman. Fla Dem Apr 2025 #45
Quote by JD Vance about tRump. multigraincracker Apr 2025 #46
Funny how women in our govt have the guts to stand up for what's right mdbl Apr 2025 #47
Is Vance's face botoxed into a snarl, or does it come from within? Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #48
We are learning the weaknesses of our particular system of government 70sEraVet Apr 2025 #49
That the commander is "she" is all we really needed to know. niyad Apr 2025 #50
Military resistance or even opposition to Presidential intent tends to be rare. When contrary views move from personal 24601 Apr 2025 #51
Shes a woman, that's why Trump removed her. BradBo Apr 2025 #53
Bingo! PortTack Apr 2025 #54
Commander bromeando Apr 2025 #55
The U.S. military announced ..... it would not tolerate any actions that go against President Trump's agenda Hotler Apr 2025 #56
This is easy... Biglinda 52 Apr 2025 #57
To replace her with someone more favorable to Putin and Russian endeavors... IthinkThereforeIAM Apr 2025 #58
That's a quick way to get relieved of Command madville Apr 2025 #61
As much as I despise Vance and loathe Trump, officers DO NOT undermine civilian authority. A Colonel may not state artemisia1 Apr 2025 #62
A Badge of Honor for Col. Meyers thought crime Apr 2025 #65
Hasn't military service always required snot Apr 2025 #66
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