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 Jake Chappelle

Naval Base Kitsap Environmental Stewardship Video

Naval Base Kitsap

Aug. 1, 2019 | 1:48

NAVAL BASE KITSAP ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

We are proud of our environmental stewardship and are committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner where national defense and environmental protection are, and must be, compatible goals.

Our vision is to be recognized as an environmentally friendly neighbor, actively engaged in community outreach, resource conservation and pollution prevention while effectively executing the Navy mission. With integrated support from tenant commands, our policies and decisions aim to instill a culture of environmental stewardship and continual improvement.

We are committed to comply with all applicable legal and other requirements which relate to our environmental aspects and impacts. When executing the Navy mission, the Chain of Command will support the attainment of environmental objectives and targets. We are also committed to:

• Continual Improvement
• Awareness
• Resource Conservation
• Environmental Compliance

U.S. Navy video courtesy USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70) VI