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. Joshua Joyner

U.S. Soldiers are ready for 2017 Nordic Tank Challenge in thanks to Armament Systems Maintainers

7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

May 12, 2017 | 1:15

Armament Systems Maintainers help keep their tankers fully mission capable so that all of the internal computers and targeting systems function properly. This is especially important when U.S. Soldiers are competing in the 2017 Nordic Tank Challenge, a competition of 7 NATO allies, to see which tank teams are the most proficient. The 64th Brigade Support Battalion is deployed to Europe as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region.

Report by Sgt. Josh Joyner

Interview with Chief Warrant Officer Two Johnny A. Wilson, 64th Brigade Support Battalion