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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Price

How to Bake Hamsters - The Hungry Sailor

AFN Sasebo

March 22, 2019 | 1:00

In this week's edition of The Hungry Sailor we are going to learn how to bake hamsters for dinner! This menu item is a staple in our naval culture. Are you hungry yet?

Main Ingredients:
4 – Boneless chicken breast
2 cups – Panko/bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 cup – Flour
½ lb – Sliced deli ham
16 - Swiss cheese slices
1 ½ Tsp – Italian seasoning
Paprika to taste
Pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Sauce Ingredients:
3 Tbl – Butter
1 Tbl – Garlic powder
3 Tbl – Flour
2 cup – Milk
1 cup – Shredded parmesan cheese
3 Tbl – Dijon mustard

Step 1: Preheat toaster oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a baking pan. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound within plastic wrap. Season chicken with paprika to taste.

Step 2: Alternate laying Swiss cheese and ham slices on one half of chicken breast. Be careful to not over-stack or else chicken will not roll. Roll into a log. Re-roll the log with plastic wrap and tie loose plastics ends together tightly. Store in a refrigerator for 30 minutes. (Note: This will help keep the logs together while breading in step 3)

Step 3: Dip the chilled logs in flour, egg mixture, and lastly the breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning (in that exact order). Secure the breaded logs with tooth picks while baking. Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil for 30 minutes (or until logs cook thoroughly). Remove foil, and finish baking logs for 15 minutes to brown the breadcrumb crust.

Step 4: Dip the chilled logs in flour, egg mixture, and lastly the breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning (in that exact order). Secure the breaded logs with tooth picks while baking. Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil for 30 minutes (or until logs cook thoroughly). Remove foil, and finish baking logs for 15 minutes to brown the breadcrumb crust. Remove and serve sliced into 1-inch discs.

Step 5: Prepare the sauce while logs are baking. Melt butter over medium heat. Mix with flour and slowly add milk and stir until smooth. Add mustard, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.