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 Chief Petty Officer Roger Duncan

Arlington CPO Mess recognizes Firehouse with gifts at Veterans Day Visit

Navy Office of Information East

Nov. 10, 2022 | 1:43

QUEENS, NY -- 11/10/2022 -- U.S. Navy Senior Chief Sean Stockwell of Boston shares gifts of appreciation with firemen at Squad 288/Hazmat 1 house in Queens, NY as part of USS Arlington's visit to New York on Veterans Day.
Thomas Gardner, father of Arlington crew member Lt j.g. Christopher Gardner, died on Sept 11, 2001 alongside 18 other firemen from this firehouse. In recognition of their ultimate sacrifice and the ongoing relationship between USS Arlington and the city of New York, the USS Arlington Chiefs Mess came together to deliver gifts to the firemen on duty.
USS Arlington, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship, is visiting New York for Veterans Week events. Sailors and Marines on Arlington and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence O. Lawson (WPC-1120), will participate in a variety of events in and around the city to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans. Events include the annual NYC Veterans Day Parade, a wreath laying ceremony, participating in the New York Giants Salute to Service game, volunteering at the NY State Veterans Home in Queens and observations of Marine Corps Birthday around the city. U.S. Navy Video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger Duncan