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 Jason Alvarez

DMAT Team 1 from Minnesota Provides Medical Care at Aguadilla Puerto Rico

65th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

Nov. 4, 2017 | 1:52

During disasters and emergencies the need for medical care can quickly overwhelm the system. That’s why the US Department of Health and Human Services has Disaster Medical Assistance Teams or (DMATs). They may be deployed at a moments notice to get people the medical care they need when it counts. Minnesota’s DMAT Team One is in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria where they’re teamed up with the Army Reserve Medical Command. Larry Himebaugh is working as an administrator for the Minnesota team and he talks about their role in providing care.
Whether they are responding to a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster; protecting health and saving lives is their mission. DMAT members provide care that matters, and working with the military is a natural fit. Mr Himebaugh explains how they work well together.