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 Chris House

Lt. Col. Vernon Logan heads to Dragon's Lair X [9:16 Social Media Reel]

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

Sept. 3, 2024 | 0:22

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Vernon Logan, a Planner and Acquisition Program Manager, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SeTAF-AF) talks about being a finalist at the tenth iteration of the XVIII Airborne Corps' Dragon's Lair Competition. Dragon's Lair X, held in Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 6, 2024, Dragon's Lair brings an opportunity to unlock new ideas for the advancement of the U.S. military and bring fresh perspectives aimed to meet current and future challenges through optimization, modernization, and transformation. U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) stands ready to deploy, fight, win and respond to crises. With a focus on Africa, SETAF-AF provides U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa a dedicated headquarters to synchronize Army activities in Africa and scalable crisis-response options in Africa and Europe, poised to respond to any contingency. (U.S. Army video by Chris House)