Pituffik base commander ousted for opposing Vice President's visit
The American armed forces have dismissed the commander of the Pituffik base in Greenland. The U.S. military warns that actions to "subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated." Colonel Susannah Meyers reportedly criticized J.D. Vance's visit to the base.
What do you need to know?
- Dismissal of the Commander: Colonel Susannah Meyers was dismissed from her role as commander of the Pituffik base in Greenland due to a loss of confidence in her leadership abilities.
- Criticism of the Vice President: Meyers reportedly sent an email with critical remarks about Vice President J.D. Vance after his visit to the base.
- Significance of the Base: The Pituffik base, transformed into a space facility in 2023, plays a crucial role in space analysis and missile warnings.
The American armed forces decided to dismiss Col. Susannah Meyers from her role as commander of the Pituffik base in Greenland. The reason for this decision was a loss of confidence in her leadership abilities.
The U.S. military claims that "actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated," reports Politico. The statement emphasized that commanders "are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties."
Dismissed for criticizing the vice president
According to Military.com, this pertains to an email Meyers allegedly sent to her subordinates and the Danish, Greenlandic, and Canadian workers at the base in late March. In it, the commander reportedly distanced herself from the words of J.D. Vance, who sharply criticized Denmark's authorities for not investing in military initiatives in Greenland during his visit to Pituffik.
During his visit to Greenland, the U.S. Vice President accused Denmark, without basis, of exposing the island to potential threats from China and Russia.
"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 a letter to employees. She assured that as long as she heads this unit, "all of our (American, Danish, Greenlandic, Canadian) flags will fly proudly - together."
The Pituffik base, established in 1952 as an air force station, currently serves as a space facility. Its role involves space analysis and ballistic missile warnings. The base is staffed by about 150 soldiers, as well as auxiliary personnel.
