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. 1st Class James Braswell

10th Andrew Sullens State Marksmanship Competition - Interviews

124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Aug. 29, 2024 | 12:47

The Georgia National Guard Small Arms Readiness and Training Section hosts the 10th Andrew Sullens State Marksmanship Competition Aug. 26 – 29, 2024, at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The competition promotes marksmanship skills, lethal readiness, and training camaraderie, and offers servicemembers an opportunity to test their marksmanship skills and weapon systems in a highly competitive and battle-focused environment.

(0:00 - 3:13) - Sgt. 1st Class Robert Skinner, Marksmanship Instructor, Georgia National Guard Small Arms Readiness and Training Section

(3:13 - 4:46) - Master Sgt. Chambliss Storey, Combat Team Leader, Georgia National Guard Small Arms Readiness and Training Section

(4:46 - 8:03) - Andrew Sullens, Veteran, Georgia Army National Guard [Competiton named after him]

(8:03 - 10:45) - Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Maniaci, Senior Enlisted Leader, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard

(10:45 - 12:47) - Sgt. Jameson Little, Flight Engineer, Headquarters, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard