Washington [United States], March 26 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance will be visiting the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday to get an update during a meeting Arctic security issues and engage with US servicemen, according to a statement issued by the Office of the US The Vice President on Tuesday (local time).
Based on the announcement, the space station, managed by the US Space Force The 821st Space Base Group, being the most northerly facility of its kind, oversees operations at this strategic location. US Department of Defence.
The foundation is essential for tasks such as missile detection, defense against missiles, and monitoring activities in space.
Vance similarly posted on X, expressing his enthusiasm about the visit. Greenland on Friday."
In a video message included in the same post, Vance stated, "I will be visiting some of our guardsmen." Space Force in the northwestern coastal region Greenland And make sure to look into the security situation there as well. Greenland ."
Emphasizing the importance of the visit, the statement added, "The strategic alliance between the United States and" Greenland Has consistently been crucial for our national and economic safety."
The statement also provided the historical backdrop of World War II, pointing out that US had established dozens of military bases there to defend the North Atlantic from Nazis, with additional resources added to counter the then Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Throughout World War II, the United States set up more than a dozen military installations across various locations. Greenland "To protect the North Atlantic against Nazi infiltration. During the Cold War, further resources were allocated to address Soviet missile dangers," the statement continued.
The statement condemned prior disregard, stating, "Over the ensuing decades, Danish leaders and their predecessors have failed to act." US governments have permitted opponents to promote their agendas Greenland And regarding the Arctic," while confirming, "President Trump is appropriately altering the direction.
The visit substitutes for the Second Lady. Usha Vance Earlier plans for a visit to the Avannaata Qimussersu dogsled race in Sisimiut have been canceled, highlighting a change in emphasis towards national security concerns at the Arctic base.