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 Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot

Ridgecrest Earthquake

California National Guard Primary

July 9, 2019 | 0:53

California Army National Guard members from Headquarters and Headquarters Company 143rd Military Police Battalion, distribute water and other supplies to the Searles Valley area residences that were affected by the recent earthquakes in Trona, California, July 9, 2019. Members of the California Military Department activate in an emergency response role to assist local, state and federal first responders following a pair of strong earthquakes that struck near Ridgecrest, California, July 4-5, 2019. The earthquakes measured 6.4 and 7.1 in magnitude, respectively. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christian Jadot)