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 Chuck Gill

658th RSG

AFN Pacific

April 14, 2014 | 1:54

The 658th Regional Support Group or RSG, have begun their annual training. during this exercise, the unit is validated based upon successful completion of various Army skills. Army Colonel Stacey Yamada says 658th regional support group is leading from augmentation and exercise support to real world mission support. The U.S. Army needs Soldiers that can balance life and work, and for one unit they do just that. Army Sgt Tamara Thompson shows us how the 658th Regional Support Group gives their all no matter when they train. Regional Support Groups manage base operations which range from combat to humanitarian missions. Produced by Sgt. Tamara Thompson. Soundbites from Col. Stacey Yamada, Sgt. Michael Patarini.