Tuberville on ouster of Space Force leader who disagreed with Trump: ‘Get on board…or get out’
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R- Ala., had one thing to say following this week’s announcement of Pituffik Space Base Commander Colonel Susannah Meyers’ replacement.
“Get on board with the mission, or get out,” he wrote in a post to X on Friday.
Space Operations Command Public Affairs said in its release Thursday that Meyers was removed “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 release reads.
Vice President JD Vance visited Pituffik last month, and criticized Denmark and its oversight of the territory, according to Military.com.
A few days later, Meyers sent the following email, acquired by Military.com, to all personnel at the base.
“Spent the weekend thinking about Friday’s visit — the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you,” it read.
“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.”
Colonel Shawn Lee has assumed command of the base, according to Space Command’s release.
“Actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump’s agenda will not be tolerated at the Department of Defense,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a release this week.