The commander of a US Space Force base in Greenland has been relieved of duty after sending an email to the base staff and workers attacking Vice President JD Vance.
The Space Force removed Col. Susannah Meyers from her position as base commander of the Pituffik Space Base “for loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
Following Vance's visit to Greenland last month, Meyers issued an email sent out to base personnel, including non-military contractors working on base, in which she made partisan attacks on Vance and the Trump administration.
A statement from Space Force Command explained, "Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties."
Meyers failed that mission spectacularly by sending this blatantly partisan email that made a political attack on the Trump administration. Considering President Donald Trump is the head of the military chain of command, Meyers's antics could very well end her career.
Meyers has been in command of the 821st Space Base Group since July 2024, but that was all thrown away by her email claiming that the Vice President's views "are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base."
Meyers's email was obtained by Military.com, and its authenticity was confirmed by the Space Force. In that email, Meyers stated, "[I] 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 continued, saying, "I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the US administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base. I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly — together."
This attack on Vance was clearly in reference to talks in the Trump administration about acquiring Greenland from Denmark.
Meyers's email not only doesn't make sense, but it also clearly undermines the stated foreign policy of the federal government. For Meyers, as a base commander, to go against the chain of command is a foolish move that could torpedo her career.
Meyers's email could be seen as insubordinate as it demonstrates to the world that the U.S. military and the federal government are not in alignment, a situation that could be exploited by foreign entities.
The effectiveness of the U.S. military is at stake due to infiltration by leftist partisans who have embedded themselves in military leadership. The previous Biden administration aggressively pushed leftist politics in the armed forces, and now the Trump administration needs to clean house.
Thankfully, Meyers has essentially taken the trash out herself by exposing herself as a partisan actor. Her email made it clear that she is unfit for military leadership and that her allegiance is to a political cause, not the United States government.
Meyers is likely just one of the untold hundreds of military personnel who are pushing leftist politics and ideas in the military, which is supposed to be strictly non-partisan.
