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 Airman 1st Class Thomas "Kellen" Carr

Blood Over Honor: 3-7 CAV History & Tradition (Long Version)

AFN Afghanistan

May 23, 2013 | 4:07

Soldiers, both enlisted and officers, explain the unique history of the 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Calvary. From the days of the Indian Wars, to their signature Stetson cowboy hats. This is a non-narrative story.

Lead: A unit deployed to Afghanistan adds to it's squadrons long history and also continues the old traditions. Airman First Class Kellen Carr provides us a closer look at the 3-7 CAV.
Tag: The 3-7 CAV wear their Stetson's, boots and spurs on Friday's both in the States and while they are deployed.
Soundbite includes SFC Jerry Trosper - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Ft. Stewart, GA.); LTC Lance Varney - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Commander)(San Diego, CA.); SGT Steven Johnson - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Asheville, NC.); 1LT Ryan Barber - - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Rapid City, SD.); SPC Todd Gillman - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Brookfield, IN.); CSM Michael Mingle - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Valdese, NC.); SPC Kelly Short - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Tazewell, TN.) and 1LT Andy Bastone - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Columbus, GA.) Produced by A1C Kellen Carr. Also available in High Definition.