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 Master Sgt. Alexandra Hays

MAJ David Flick: Medical Recruiting Mentor

Army Reserve Medical Command

July 26, 2022 | 5:28

Considering a career in military medicine? Have you heard of the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)?

Maj. David Flick, an AR-MEDCOM family physician who is also flight surgeon qualified, helps those considering a career in Army medicine in a special way. Flick, a resident of Colorado Springs, Colo., partners with the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade to coach and mentor medical students who start the process of joining the Army to gain medical expertise. Given his experience both on Active Duty, the Reserve, and in the civilian sector, Flick can fill in prospects on what life is like for an Army doctor. He has also worked with Active Duty doctors who, like him, are considering continuing their service to the Nation in the Reserve.

If you're interested in furthering your career or taking advantage of some of the education incentives offered by Army medicine, please reach out to your nearest US Army Medical Recruiting Brigade recruiting station!
#WarriorMedics

Video production by Master Sgt. Alexandra Hays and Sgt. Vontrae Hampton. [Music credits: Stylish Ambient Beat (Cinematic Music) by MokkaMusic and "Yesterday" by Cold Cinema with permission]