Greenland base commander removed after reported email about JD Vance
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The U.S. military has announced that it has removed the commander of its Pituffik base in Greenland.
The removal of Col. Susannah Meyers from her post was announced in a statement by the U.S. Space Force that was posted on social media by Sean Parnell, the chief spokesman for the Pentagon.
The statement said there had been a "loss of confidence in her ability to lead."
The post included a link to an article by Military.com, a new organization, which stated that Colonel Meyers had sent an email to staff at the base distancing herself from Vice President JD Vance's visit to Greenland on March 28 and his criticism of Denmark's oversight of the territory.
This is a breaking news story—more to follow.