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 Sgt. Shane Smith

Pa. Guard Soldiers to Deploy in Support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel

Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard

Sept. 5, 2019 | 26:13

Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Bravo and Delta Companies, 2nd General Support Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division were honored during a deployment ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap Sep. 5 as they prepare to mobilize overseas.

The Soldiers and their families were joined by friends and fellow service members, to include Pennsylvania National Guard leadership, as they were publicly recognized for their selfless service and dedication to the mission they are about to embark on.

The 2-104th GSAB members are mobilizing in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, the mission succeeding Operation Enduring Freedom, in continuation of the Global War on Terrorism. They are headed to the Middle East to support aviation operations.