When ‘ousted’ US Space Force base commander posed happily with JD and Usha Vance in Greenland: See pics
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- US Space Force base commander in Greenland was fired over an email, in which she distanced herself from JD Vance's recent statement blasting Denmark.
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In a surprising move, US fired Col. Susan Meyers, the commander of the 821st Space Base Group in Greenland, was fired over her anti-Trump stance. Her removal comes two weeks after Vice President JD Vance toured the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)
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During his much-hyped Greenland visit, Vice President JD Vance posed with second lady Usha Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, his wife , former homeland security advisor, Julia Nesheiwat and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as they tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS(via REUTERS)
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JD and Usha Vance arrived at the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland in Air Force Two. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo(via REUTERS)
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JD Vance and Usha Vance were all in smiles when Colonel Susannah Meyers took joyful pictures with them. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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JD Vance (L) listened to Col. Susan Meyers (2L), commander of the US military's Pituffik Space Base, during a briefing at the base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Col. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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Col. Susannah Meyers received the charge as the commander of Pituffik's 821st Space Base Group in July. She was dismissed due to rumors that she had dissociated the base and herself from Vance's criticism of Denmark. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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In a statement released on Thursday, the US Space Force said Meyers was relieved of her commandership on Thursday because of a "loss of confidence" in her leadership skills. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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“Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties,” the statement added. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP)(AFP)
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