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 Max Lonzanida

Re-enlistment aboard a museum ship, the USS Wisconsin (BB 64)

Naval History and Heritage Command

Nov. 29, 2018 | 1:10

MA1(EXW) Micah Cannon, from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) re-enlisted aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB 64) in front of members of his command. The Wisconsin is one of four Iowa-Class Battleships that is preserved as a museum ship, and is moored permanently next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The museum is part of the Naval History and Heritage Command, and the Wisconsin, along with the museum's gallery, are popular venues for area commands to hold military ceremonies. This video was produced utilizing still photographs, video and archived imagery. To inquire about military ceremonies, contact their Special Events Coordinator at Thomas.Dandes@navy.mil or at (757) 322-3106. (US Navy Video by Max Lonzanida/Released)