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. Shane Smith

2018 ARNG Best Warrior Competition Closing Ceremony

Fort Indiantown Gap

July 27, 2018 | 54:19

The 2018 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition concluded with a closing ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap July 27, in which the 14 competing Soldiers were honored for persevering through a week full of physically and mentally demanding challenges. Winners of the competition were Kentucky Army National Guard Sgt. Jordy Brewer (NCO of the Year board) and South Dakota Army National Guard Spc. Bailey Ruff (Soldier of the Year board). Both were honored with various awards and gifts during the ceremony. Other competitors also received a challenge coin to remember the experience of the competition. Ceremony speakers included Fort Indiantown Gap Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Buck (MC), Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general, Command Sgt. Maj. John Sampa, CSM of the Army National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Buchanan, Pennsylvania’s senior enlisted advisor. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf also congratulated the competitors in a video played during the ceremony. The ceremony was followed by a catered meal and a meet-and-greet with the competing Soldiers.