US Space Force commander dismissed over protocol breach during Vance visit

April 11, 2025, 10:21 am

Two separate reports confirm that a U.S. Space Force base commander in Greenland was fired after he sent an unauthorized, base-wide email that strayed from the official messaging protocol during Vice President JD Vance’s visit. The incident raised concerns about operational security and strict adherence to communication standards amid sensitive diplomatic and military interactions. The disciplinary action underscores expectations of leadership accountability within the armed forces in critical and high-profile locations.

globalnews.ca / U.S. fires Greenland military base chief for challenging JD Vance’s visit

In late March, Vance argued Denmark had 'not done a good job' for Greenland, saying it failed to spend enough on security during his visit to the Danish territory.

torontosun.com / Head of U.S. Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit

A U.S. Space Force base commander in Greenland was fired after sending a base-wide email that broke from official messaging following Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the Danish territory President Trump seeks to annex.

winnipegfreepress.com / Head of US Space Force base in Greenland is fired after Vance visit

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