The U.S. Space Force has announced that Col. Susannah Meyers has been stripped of her command at the U.S. Space Force base in Greenland after she directly undermined the chain of command in a whiny email to her subordinates.
Meyers reportedly complained in an email about statements made by Vice President JD Vance during his visit to the Pituffik base last month.
During his speech, Vance warned about Russia, China and other nations “taking an extraordinary interest in Arctic passageways and Arctic naval routes and indeed in the minerals of the Arctic territories. We need to ensure that America is leading in the Arctic because we know that if America doesn’t, other nations will fill the gap where we fall behind.”
The vice president went on to address Denmark’s failures when it comes to Greenland, stating: “Let’s be honest, what Denmark over the last 20 years has failed to do in some cases, because we know that unfortunately this place, this base, the surrounding area is less secure than it was 30, 40 years ago, because some of our allies haven’t kept up.”
“There is no amount of bullying, no amount of obfuscating, no amount of confusing the issue,” Vance added. “Our message to Denmark is very simple. You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have underinvested in the people of Greenland, and you have underinvested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass filled with incredible people. That has to change.”
"Our message to Denmark is very simple. You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland. You have under invested in the people of Greenland and in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful land mass. This must change."
VP Vance has strong words for Denmark. pic.twitter.com/UGkFJgIE0r
— Thomas Hern (@ThomasMHern) March 28, 2025
Following that speech, Meyers sent an email on March 31 to the troops under her command that was highly inappropriate and clearly an effort to undermine the White House. In the email obtained by Military.com, she claimed that she had “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.”
Less than two weeks later, Meyers was removed from her command. The Space Force made the announcement in a press release on April 10.
“Colonel Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base was removed from command by Colonel Kenneth Klock, commander of Space Base Delta 1, on April 10, 2025 for loss of confidence in her ability to lead,” the press release read. “Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties. Colonel Shawn Lee has assumed command.”
Sean Parnell, the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, shared the announcement in a post on X, writing: “Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense.”
Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense.
⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/ITFeGw0kUf pic.twitter.com/MO68aje1X2
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellATSD) April 11, 2025
