Colonel Fired for Criticizing VPs Greenland Visit

Key Points

• • Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, was fired for criticizing Vice President JD Vance's visit and the Trump administration's stance on Greenland.
• • The dismissal was attributed to a "loss of confidence" in her leadership, as stated by a Space Force news release.
• • Meyers sent an email to military personnel stating that Vance's comments did not reflect the views of the Pituffik base community.
• • Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell emphasized that undermining the chain of command or the President's agenda would not be tolerated.
• • Vance had criticized Denmark for not adequately defending Greenland against threats from Russia and China during his visit.
• • President Trump reiterated the U.S.'s strategic interest in Greenland, stating it was essential for international security.
• • Meyers expressed her commitment to unity at the base, stating all flags would fly proudly together.
• • Approximately 150 U.S. servicemembers are stationed at Pituffik, the northernmost U.S. military base.
• • Trump has previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, suggesting military force could be a possibility.
• • Vance hinted at the possibility of Greenlanders choosing to join the U.S. rather than remain with Denmark.
• • Denmark's Foreign Minister criticized Vance's comments, asserting that such remarks are not appropriate for close allies.
• • Despite historical support for independence from Denmark, polls show Greenlanders largely oppose Trump's acquisition plans.