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 Manuel Garcia

16AF (Air Forces Cyber) 2021 Holiday Message

16 AF (AFCYBER)

Dec. 14, 2021 | 1:26

Lt Gen Haugh:
Phoenix of 16th Air Force as we enter the holiday season, Chief and I wanted to just take a moment to say thank you. As we reflect on the past year, you've been absolutely amazing. across all of our roles and missions you've delivered, we want to say thank you. And we also want to thank your families, for everything that you've done, to be able to make sure that we're successful. As we go into the remainder of the holiday season, we ask you to take a moment reflect on what you've been able to accomplish. And we hope that you're able to take some downtime, to spend time with those you love or do the things that you're passionate about. Chief and I are humbled and honored to work with you every single day.

CMSgt Bruce:
We know that the holiday season is a time to connect. So take this time to connect with each other, reconnect with your families and enjoy this holiday season. Because we know 2022 is coming and there's going to be great opportunities for us within 16th Air Force to take on each opportunity with all that we have. So with that we'd like to say...

Together:
happy holidays.

Lt Gen Haugh:
Rise up, lift up and keep kicking ash