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 Justin Dixon

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2025 CINC IEA Winner | Joint Base Langley-Eustis

Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers

May 30, 2025 | 2:04

Let’s hear it for Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the 2025 CINC IEA winner!

Every year, the Commander-In-Chief's Installation Excellence Award (CINC IEA) recognizes an installation that best utilizes its resources to support the mission and cultivate environments that provide innovative and creative ways of enhancing base-level services, facilities, and quality-of-life. In 2024, JBLE exceeded the standard, from their unmatched capabilities of F-22 Raptor pilots to the Air Force and Army integration at Fort Eustis’ deep-water port to their top-notch rail operations, and everything in between. JBLE embodies what it means to be a joint base through their dedication to modernizing infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, pioneering energy resilience through advanced cyber defense, and building a strong community that strengthens mission readiness.

Their unwavering commitment to excellence in infrastructure, innovation, programs, equipment, and personnel has earned them this distinguished award. Please join us in congratulating them on this exceptional achievement!