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. Andrew Milner

Sights and Sounds Leading up to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

Defense Media Activity - Marines

Jan. 3, 2012 | 1:25

The Marine Corps, in partnership with Junior Rank, has gathered 100 elite high school athletes to compete in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Here's a look at some of the sights and sounds from the week leading up to the Semper Fidelis Bowl along with players talking about what it means to them. These athletes have been chosen from across the country in an East versus West showdown taking place at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 3, 2012. The athletes have shown what it takes to be the nation's top football stars and have spent the week preparing for the bowl and strengthening their core values through interactions with Marines. In addition to the bowl, hundreds of other younger athletes have increased their skill and tested themselves at the USMC Proving Ground Combine, working to earn a spot in future Semper Fidelis Bowl games. Watch the game free at Chase Stadium in Phoenix or Live on CBS Sports Network starting at 6 p.m. EST. Photos by: Sgt. Mark Fayloga, Sgt. Kuande Hall, Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Video, Audio & Production by: Sgt. Andrew Milner