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 Master Sgt. Arthur Wright

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DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair 2026 promo

DC National Guard

March 12, 2026 | 1:07

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, discusses the upcoming DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. The career fair will take place March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will bring together more than 35 federal and local law enforcement agencies seeking to recruit and connect with individuals interested in careers in public safety and service. The multi-agency recruiting event is hosted by the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Recruiting Unit, the District of Columbia Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, and the D.C. Air National Guard Recruiting Squadron. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives from participating agencies, learn about career opportunities in law enforcement, training programs, benefits, and explore pathways to join organizations dedicated to protecting and serving communities across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)