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. Grady Jones

21st Annual National Character & Leadership Symposium - Lisa Leslie Lockwood and Michael Lockwood, Speakers

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Feb. 27, 2014 | 01:12:21

The U.S. Air Force Academy hosts the 21st annual National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 26th through 28th. This segment contains a speech by Lisa Leslie Lockwood, WNBA MVP, Olympic Gold Medalist, and her husband, Michael Lockwood, Author, Professional Pilot (USAFA '89).

This year's symposium is themed: "Character Overcoming Conflict: Individual Stories, Global, Impact." NCLS participants will have the opportunity to hear from more than 20 speakers and several panel discussions focused on enhancing one's own understanding of the importance and challenges of sound moral character and leadership.