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 Myron Brubaker

1st Infantry Division Hail and Farewell

Fort Riley Public Affairs Office

July 21, 2016 | 42:09

The 1st Infantry Division said farewell to Mr. John Armbrust, civilian Executive Director of the (Kansas) Governor's Military Council, after serving 12 years in that post, and to the Division Chief of Staff, Colonel Peter Minalga. The ceremony also welcomed three new members to the Division Command Group, Brig. General William Turner, Deputy Commanding General, Colonel Scott Efflandt, Deputy Commanding Officer, and Colonel Charles Masaracchia, the incoming Chief of Staff. The ceremony was held on 21 July 2016 at 1st Infantry Division Headquarters. Primary remarks were offered by the Commanding General, Major General Wayne Grigsby Jr.