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 Robert Hill, Glenn Robertson

Minuteman III ICBM Test and Evaluation Program

90th Missile Wing

Sept. 6, 2023 | 10:08

90th Missile Wing Public Affairs takes a comprehensive look into the Air Force Global Strike Command's Minuteman III ICBM Test and Evaluation Program, located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Contains multiple interviews with key personnel, including the Commanders of the 377th Test and Evaluation Group and 576th Flight Test Squadron, describing the overall efforts required to maintain the program, the manpower that is required and reasons why the program is so important to the security of our nation and allies around the world. All filming, interviews conducted and video edited by Robert Hill(AVPS 90MWPA), Narrated by Glenn Robertson (CI Chief 90MWPA). Stock video of missile launch courtesy of SLD30 PA via DVIDs. Video of test reentry vehicles returning from flight courtesy of 576 FLTS.