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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base After Vance Visit [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(103,516 posts)4. She committed diplomacy
Col. Susan Meyers, the commander of the 821st Space Base Group who also oversees the Pentagon's northernmost military base, sent a March 31 message to all personnel at Pituffik seemingly aimed at generating unity among the airmen and Guardians, as well as the Canadians, Danes and Greenlanders who work there, following Vance's appearance. She wrote that she "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," Meyers wrote in the email, which was communicated to Military.com.
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"I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly -- together," Meyers' email message to the base read.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/04/10/space-force-commander-greenland-sent-out-email-breaking-vance-after-his-visit.html
"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 the email, which was communicated to Military.com.
...
"I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly -- together," Meyers' email message to the base read.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/04/10/space-force-commander-greenland-sent-out-email-breaking-vance-after-his-visit.html
Trying to keep a military base functioning efficiently and smoothly, without rancour? A fireable offence, when the civilian authoritarians need to pretend that All Is Not Well.
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U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base After Vance Visit [View all]
mahatmakanejeeves
Apr 11
OP
Perhaps the person was removed because s/he could speak to beardo's complete humiliation
SheltieLover
Apr 11
#2
The look on Beardo's face and his body language clearly show he's not happy dealing with a woman in authority.
sop
Apr 11
#6
"Space Force Commander in Greenland Sent Out Email Breaking with Vance After His Visit"
sl8
Apr 11
#3
I interpret her email more as encouragement to personnel than pushback. Either way, the tRump regime is petty & nuts. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Apr 11
#52
Jesus H. Christ! Can this silly-assed administration go even one single day without reeking of weenie?
SalamanderSleeps
Apr 11
#7
As much as I dislike Dotard and the Little Corporal, she was stupid for sending such an email.
Norrrm
Apr 11
#11
The email shows she is insufficiently loyal to lead the organization that could become our "tip of the spear".
CincyDem
Apr 11
#24
1000% correct...and white guy at that...probably with a shaved head and a dubious disciplinary record.
CincyDem
Apr 11
#33
That was one of my first thoughts when this Greenland stuff came up...
IthinkThereforeIAM
Apr 11
#60
clearly only pro-Greenland annexation soldiers allowed in this fascist admin
LymphocyteLover
Apr 11
#31
Only problem was She failed to kiss the ass of the fascist Dictator's sidekick
IrishBubbaLiberal
Apr 11
#36
They want a Trump loyalist who will go along with whatever outrageous nonsense
IronLionZion
Apr 11
#38
Military resistance or even opposition to Presidential intent tends to be rare. When contrary views move from personal
24601
Apr 11
#51
The U.S. military announced ..... it would not tolerate any actions that go against President Trump's agenda
Hotler
Apr 11
#56
To replace her with someone more favorable to Putin and Russian endeavors...
IthinkThereforeIAM
Apr 11
#58