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 Chris House

Vatican Cup 2023

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

Aug. 15, 2023 | 0:32

Member's of the Vatican's Swiss Guard Football Club play soccer against members of the Vicenza Military Community's Better Opprotunity for Single Soldiers team on Caserma Ederle, Italy on August 10, 2023. The match began eight years ago, with the two teams playing at the Vatican. This is the first time the match has been held on Caserma Ederle and, later in the year, the two teams will meet again at the Vatican. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund joined the VMC BOSS team to play against the Swiss Guard team and enjoy the camaraderie. (U.S. Army video edited by Chris House)