Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

“I’m extremely proud of the Space Force and all the good it has accomplished. But, as good as we are, as much as we’ve done, as far as we’ve come, it’s not enough. We are not yet optimized for Great Power Competition.”

~ Chief of Space Operations
Gen. Chance Saltzman

The establishment of the U.S. Space Force was a direct response to threats arising from Great Power Competition in the space domain. Nevertheless, our legacy roots leave us sub-optimized for the security environment confronting us today, and we must finish fine-tuning the service to continue meeting its National Defense Strategy responsibilities

In early 2024, the Department of the Air Force unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in their respective domains while better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Through a series of 24 DAF-wide key decisions, four core areas which demand the Department’s attention will be addressed: Develop People, Generate Readiness, Project Power and Develop Capabilities.

The space domain is no longer benign; it has rapidly become congested and contested.

We must enhance our capabilities, develop Guardians for modern warfare, prepare for the high intensity fight, and strengthen our power projection to thrive and win in this new era of Great Power Competition.

Video by Sgt. Ashunteia Smith

Women's History Month 2023

16th Combat Aviation Brigade

March 30, 2023 | 0:39

CW2 Maria Taylor, 2-158th Assault Helicopter Battalion Safety Officer, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, speaks about the importance of safety on and off the flightline and how she wants to inspire others to continue to be safe in their work environment, on March 30, 2023, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Army draws upon the widest set of backgrounds, talents, and skills to maximize our warfighting capability, adapt to new threats and take advantage of new opportunities. This Women’s History Month we will highlight outstanding Soldiers in the Raptor Brigade that exemplify what it means to reach their maximum potential through service to our Army. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Ashunteia Smith, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)