Space Force firing case proves touchstone for raging debate over conservatives and the military Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier gets increasing support from Republicans on Hill Follow Us Question of the Day Now that we know the military is investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UFOs), what do you think they might be? Question of the Day Updated: 3:43 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, who was sacked from his command following a book he wrote and comments he made about a growing influence of what he called “neo-Marxist-based” race and diversity programs in the military, has a powerful new ally on Capitol Hill: the senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee.