A U.S. Space Force commander has been fired from her duties at the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland after her controversial email criticizing Vice President JD Vance’s visit.
Colonel Susannah Meyers sent an unauthorized email to all personnel at Pituffik Space Base, rejecting Vance’s concerns about Denmark’s underinvestment and America’s security interests in the strategic Arctic location.
According to official statements from Space Operations Command, Meyers was relieved of her duties at the Greenland base due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
Colonel Kenneth Klock, commander of Space Base Delta 1, made the decision shortly after Meyers sent an email critical of Vance to all base personnel, including Danish and Greenlandic staff.
In her controversial message, Meyers directly contradicted the administration’s position following Vance’s visit to the strategically vital Arctic installation.
“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 her career-ending email.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell firmly supported the decision to remove Meyers, making it clear that the Trump administration has zero tolerance for military leaders who fail to respect the chain of command.
“Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense,” Parnell stated.
Vance’s visit to Greenland highlighted the region’s strategic importance and adequately addressed Denmark’s failure to invest in security there.
During his visit, Vance delivered a message about the administration’s strategic interest in Greenland becoming independent from Denmark, which could lead to a closer partnership with the United States.
Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, is critical for U.S. missile defense and surveillance capabilities.
Its Arctic location makes it strategically vital for monitoring Russian and Chinese activities in the region.
At the same time, the Trump administration views Greenland as increasingly important for national and international security interests.
Colonel Shawn Lee was appointed to command the base following Meyers’ dismissal.
The swift action against Meyers demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to ensuring that military leadership remains focused on their mission of national defense rather than political commentary.
Military commanders serve the Commander-in-Chief and are expected to carry out lawful orders regardless of personal opinions.
This incident comes as the administration works to strengthen America’s position against growing threats from Russia and China in the Arctic region.
The strategic acquisition or partnership with Greenland would represent a major security boost for the United States and its allies.
It would also prevent adversaries from establishing footholds in this increasingly important area as polar ice continues to recede.
