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 Maj. Richard Barker

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A Wounded Hero's Return

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

April 5, 2018 | 10:00

He was forced to evacuate Afghanistan in 2012. In order to leave on his own terms, he returned in April 2018. Follow his journey of loss, discovery, defeat, and herosim. This is the story of Staff Sgt. (Ret.) John Hosea.

Reporter: Maj. Richard Barker reporting for Train, Advise, and Assist Command South, Kandahar, Afghanistan

Interviewee #1: Rick Kell, Executive Director for Feherty's Troops First Foundation

Interviewee #2: Staff Sgt. (Ret.) John Hosea, Wounded Warrior and President of Operations for the Nathan Tyler Davis Foundation

Interviewee #3: Chaplain Maj. Patrick Devine, Chaplain for Train, Advise, and Assist Command South

During his trip Hosea was welcomed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, where he was greeted by the Soldiers of Train, Advise, and Assist Command South. TAAC-South Soldiers are comprised of Soldiers from the 40th Infantry Division, of the California National Guard, and the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The event was hosted by TAAC-South Commander Brig. Gen. John Lathrop.