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 Staff Sgt. Nicholas Moyte

Arizona and New Mexico Civil Support Teams train with civil agencies

123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Feb. 29, 2024 | 4:10

Soldiers and Airmen from the 91st Civil Support Team, Arizona National Guard, and the 64th CST, New Mexico National Guard teamed up with firefighters and medics from Mesa Timber Fire and Medical District, Pinetop Fire District, and Public Information Officers from the Navajo County Department of Emergency Management and Preparedness to conduct Joint Hazard Assessment Team exercises in Show Low, Arizona, Feb. 27-29.

JHAT exercises allow the Guardsmen of the 91st CST to train with other CSTs, and civil agencies to be prepared to confront any chemical, biological, and radiological threats against the homeland at a moment’s notice as a combined, efficient, and effective team.