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 Spc. Joshua Talley

German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Fitness Test And Army Physical Fitness Test

372nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

June 10, 2018 | 5:04

US Army Reserve Soldiers conduct German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Fitness Test (GAFPB), followed by the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) at Towle Stadium. Then after the APFT, the warriors participate in the swimming event of the GAFPB at Tucker pool in Fort Bragg, N.C. June 10, 2018. In order to receive the GAFPB badge, warriors participate in a 110m shuttle run, flex arm hang, 1000m run, 100m swim in uniform. The APFT warriors did a many push ups and sit ups in 2 minutes, and their fastest time to run the 2 mile. This year’s Best Warrior Competition will determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier who will represent the U.S. Army Reserve in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition later this year at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. (U.S. Army video by SPC Joshua Talley)

Interview:
US Army Reserve Sgt. David Gutierrez, a 31 Bravo(Military Police) representing the 422nd Military Police Company, 11th Military Brigade, out of Bakersfield, California.