Another high-ranking potential DEI hire was kicked out of the military for contradicting the chain of command in a completely woke fashion.
Commander of the U.S. 821st Space Base Group at Pituffik in Greenland, Space Force Col. Susannah Meyers, demonstrated unparalleled hatred for her country by apologizing for Vice President JD Vance’s visit. Trump and Vance have expressed interest in taking over the Denmark-owned territory for national security reasons. The duo has also expressed support for the inhabitants’ right to self-determination.
“Our message to Denmark is very simple,” Vance said at the space base. “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 of this incredible, beautiful landmass.”
However, the colonel contradicted Vance’s speech, which criticized Denmark’s handling of the territory, saying it did not reflect the military base’s position. She also offered a lasting promise of friendship.
“[I] spent the weekend thinking about Friday’s visit — the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you,” Meyers said in an email sent to all base personnel, those from Denmark and Greenland.
“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.”
“I commit that, for as long as I am lucky enough to lead this base, all of our flags will fly proudly — together.”
The speech sounds like it was crafted at the Democratic Party headquarters and simply handed to her to deliver in an attempt to discredit the Trump administration’s foreign policy.
Nonetheless, the consequences of overstepping her authority were swift and unforgiving. Assistant to the Secretary of Defense and Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell reacted in a blistering response.
“Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense,” he stated.
Col. Meyers was subsequently removed from her position by Space Base 1 commander Col. Kenneth Klock “for loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
“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 firing notice reiterated.
Department of Defense Chief of Staff Joe Kasper told Military.com that “civilian control of the military is a bedrock principle of our armed forces.” Arguably, undermining the civilian chain of command by a military officer borders on rebellion. Similarly, a military officer has no authority to decide the country’s foreign policy or how the military should respond in any given situation.
While Trump is optimistic that the United States could take control of Greenland peacefully, he has not ruled out any option. Thus, the military official should be investigated for gross insubordination or even treason for making a military declaration contradicting the Commander in Chief.
Meanwhile, Col. Meyers is the latest woke commander to be kicked out of the military. On April 9, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the removal of U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield from her position as the U.S. representative to NATO’s Military Committee for what he called “a loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
However, some Democrats alleged the admiral was fired for refusing to hang Trump’s and Hegseth’s pictures, which sounds like insubordination. Seemingly, some liberals have no problem with military officers disobeying lawful orders.
Others relieved of their duties since Trump took over include Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. C.Q. Brown, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife, and Cyber Command’s Air Force Gen. Tim Haugh.
