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 Karlita Baker, Brian Koerber, Billy Busby, Franz Chenet, Gloria Grider, Mario Guzman, Matthew Hiebel, Christopher Salazar, Michael Schocker, Christopher Snell

Medical Convergence

U.S. Army Medical Department Television (MEDVID-TV) MEDCOE

Sept. 29, 2022 | 4:51

The Army Medical Research and Development Command is committed to providing solutions that address the military's unique medical readiness requirements. At MRDC, our medical research laboratories and subordinate commands execute science, technology and acquisition programs that investigate medical solutions for the battlefield. Our areas of focus include: Military Infectious Disease Research, Combat Casualty Care, Military Operational Medicine, Medical Simulation and Information Sciences, and Medical Chemical and Biological Defense.
MRDC’s Research, Development and Acquisition, together with Army Medicine activities and advancements, synchronize with Army priorities and are critical in maintaining Army capabilities.
This video highlights some of our research and development efforts that ensure the Army Health System is ready to support Large Scale Combat Operations.