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 Byron Martin

U.S. Army Reserve G-8 Conference

U.S. Army Reserve Command

Feb. 17, 2011 | 7:16

B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Command's annual G-8 budget conference held in Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 14-17. During this conference attendees from subordinate commands receive training and instruction regarding the Army budgeting system. They are also able to connect with colleagues from around the Army Reserve and network. Includes soundbites from Steven Farmer - G-8 deputy chief of staff comptroller U.S. Army Reserve Command, Polly Williams - Mission Support Element G-8, from Fort Stewart, Ga., Lucy Ramos - G-8 budget analyst U.S. Army Reserve Command, Terry Dorman - G-8 Chief of Operations Maintenance Budget Division U.S. Army Reserve Command and David Krombach - budget integration and transformation team leader U.S. Army Reserve Command. Also available in high definition.