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 Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Series - #2 - Granting Access

59th Medical Wing

April 3, 2024 | 1:46

In this video, learn how to give a non-military parent access to medical records and allow them to schedule appointments for you and your dependents.

Step 1: Visit the DS Logon page https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil and login into the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Step 2: From the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal home screen, you'll see a section titled "Relationships."

Step 3: Click "Change Relationships" to give adult beneficiaries permission to act on your behalf. You can also scroll down and give permission to a spouse to act on behalf of dependents they may not be able to see in their own profile.

Step 4: Click "Add Permission" and then choose a person you want your spouse to have access to while using the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. Be sure to choose the date range you want them to have access.

Step 5: Click "Save."

Please note it may take up to 48 hours to update. If you're still having an issue after that time, the problem may be in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) itself.

Music credits / DOD Endorsement not implied:
Roa - Nightfall
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