New Delhi, April 11 -- Colonel Susannah Meyers, the head of the US military base in Greenland, was removed from her position for comments that appeared to contradict the Trump administration's Arctic policy, particularly regarding Denmark's role in Greenland. Meyers, who had led Pituffik Space Base since July, was dismissed after she distanced the base from critical remarks made by Vice President JD Vance during his recent visit.

In a statement issued late Thursday, the US Space Force said: "Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties."

While the statement did not explicitly reference Meyers' remarks, her dismissal comes in th...