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. Stephen Wright

Kaibiles From Guatemalan Army Participate in Arkansas Army National Guard Competition

Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office

March 3, 2017 | 4:19

Captain Cibiles Ramirez-Rodriguez, state partnership program coordinator - Arkansas National Guard, interviews two Guatemalan soldiers, Kaibiles, Lieutenant Mario Perez and Corporal Jorge Vasquez, about their experience at the 2017 Arkansas National Guard Best Warrior Competition. The two competitors were invited to participate in the event through the Arkansas National Guard's state partnership program. Guatemala is Arkansas' partner nation under the program.
The two Kaibiles explain their experience and appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the 2017 Arkansas National Guard's Best Warrior Competition.