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 Lance Cpl. Conor Ragland

MARFORPAC 2024 Highlights

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific

Dec. 30, 2024 | 2:13

U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct operations under Indo-Pacific Command during 2024; including Cobra Gold, Balikatan, CARAT Indonesia, PALS, Koa Moana, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific served as an expeditionary force-in-readiness, operating as air-ground-logistics teams and were forward positioned and actively employed throughout the Indo-Pacific every day. Pacific Marines lived and worked alongside the joint force and like-minded allies and partners to prevent conflict, respond to crisis, and if the Nation calls, to fight and win. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Conor Ragland) (This video contains audio from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: “INSPIRATIONAL FILM” by Blue Skies Music)