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 Michael Glasch

Fighting Zebra Mussel Invasion

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District

May 23, 2019 | 2:30

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Since 2015 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District's Gavins Point Project has been under attack from zebra mussels. UAACe's Mike Glasch shows us how they are fighting off the invasive specises.

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The UV system has a 99 percent effective rate in controlling and killing off the zebra mussel population. However, the main source of zebra mussel contamination is through boaters transferring them from one water source to another.
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Boaters can help curtail the spread of zebra mussels by:
• Thoroughly inspecting boat and trailer, removing any aquatic weeds and scrape off and throw away any suspected mussels.
• Drain all water from boat and equipment before leaving the lake or pond.
• Do not reuse any live bait that has contacted infested water.
• Thoroughly rinse and dry boats, motors and trailers.