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 Susanne Goebel

Hands-On Session with the Microsoft HoloLense during Tech Expo 2016

Training Support Activity Europe

July 29, 2016 | 1:04

SFC William S. Moreno, USARMY USAREUR, (center, with HoloLense) testing out the HoloLense during the Hands-On Session after a seminar held by Mr. Brent Gatewood, Principal Technical Account Manager at Microsoft (at the left) amongst others and Mr. Carsten Humm, Chief Technology Officer at Medialesson GmbH (seen in the background guiding another attendee through the HoloLense User Interface) amongst others.
Microsoft was one of several companies holding a seminar during the Tech Expo on 28-29 July 2016.
The Hands-On Session was held on July 29 2016 in the Digital Training Facility of the Training Support Center on Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany.

As technology advances, the Army has to preserve its strength by remaining familiar with the latest technology.
The semiannual U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Tech Expo was hosted by National Conference Service, Inc. (NCSI). It gives all organizations and units structured under USAG Wiesbaden, United States Army Europe (USAREUR), 66th Military Intelligence Brigade and other tenants units the opportunity to see preview some new technology and gear. Attendees of the exhibit were able to become familiar with the latest technology and equipment that they might see in the future and share ideas on further implementations. Attendees can see live demonstrations and presentations from a variety of companies.
(U.S. Army video by Susanne Goebel, Training Support Center Wiesbaden)