Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:29am on 11 Apr 2025,Friday International
Col Susannah Meyers, commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, was removed from her position after allegedly distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s role in Greenland’s security. In an internal email, Meyers stated Vance’s comments were “not reflective” of the base’s stance. The Pentagon cited a “loss of confidence” and emphasized that actions undermining leadership or President Trump’s agenda are unacceptable. The firing follows Vance’s controversial remarks during a visit to Greenland, which reignited U.S. interest in the territory. Col Shawn Lee will assume command of the strategically vital Arctic station. (PC: BBC News)
