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. 1st Class Arturo Guzman, 1st Lt. Tam Le

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Visits Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Grafenwoehr Training Area

278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard

Jan. 10, 2026 | 10:32

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee visited Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, at Grafenwoehr and Balli training areas, Germany, Jan. 10, 2026. During the visit, Lee and his wife participated in a medical training demonstration focused on hemorrhage control and wound-packing techniques, and met with sustainment, engineer and innovation teams supporting Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine operations. The visit highlighted Tennessee’s continued support to deployed service members and multinational training efforts that strengthen regional security and collective readiness. 000:00:00–06:03:10 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee participate in a medical training demonstration with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, practicing hemorrhage control techniques using simulated tissue to demonstrate wound-packing procedures. 06:03:10–07:06:35 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee meet with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, including sustainment and engineer personnel supporting Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine operations, at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. 07:06:35–10:32:01 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee meet with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, at the Balli Training Area, Germany, where Soldiers discuss innovation initiatives supporting the development of unmanned aircraft systems and emerging operational capabilities.