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 Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken

B-ROLL -- Arizona Heat Wave: 944th Fighter Wing Security Forces Conducts Heavy Weapons Training

944th Fighter Wing

Aug. 5, 2022 | 12:39

Unclassified and cleared for Public Release
220805-F-XK427-999
Title: B-Roll - USAF Reserve 944th Fighter Wing Security Forces conduct weapons training
Producer: Staff Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken, 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, tyler.bolken@us.af.mil
Date Captured: 20220805
Location: Arizona National Guard Weapons Training Range, Florence, AZ, United States

Personnel Interviewed:
USAF Master Sgt. Jeff Seastrand
Combat Arms Noncommissioned officer in charge
944th Fighter Wing Security Forces, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

Description:
Reserve Citizen Airmen of 944th Fighter Wing Security Forces train and shoot an M240 machine gun during heavy weapons qualifications at the Arizona National Guard Weapons Training Range in Florence, Ariz., Aug. 5, 2022. The Airmen qualified on the the M203 grenade launcher, and M240 and M249 machine guns.