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 Pfc. In Woo Cho

Radio Around the Region: BDAACH

AFN Humphreys

April 16, 2025 | 1:00

U.S. Army Col. Chad Black, Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital Director, 549th hospital center & Medical Department Activity-Korea commander speaks with Senior Airman Colin Perkins “DJ Zero”, a broadcaster and DJ assigned to American Forces Network Humphreys, during a radio interview at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, April 17, 2025. During the interview, Col. Black discussed notable improvements in Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital such as consolidated guidebook for clients and Q-anywhere 2.0. Q-anywhere 2.0 is a website that allows you check in online to activate prescriptions from your phone, so that you don’t have to wait in crowded waiting rooms. (U.S. Army video by Cpl. Inwoo Cho)