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 Sgt. Deyane Moses, Sgt. Earl Scott

Army Newswatch Promo Episode 1108

Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

April 8, 2011 | 29:16

This edition features stories on Afghan President Hamid Karzai expressing desire for an end date set for the war in Afghanistan, a physical therapy program in Washington D.C., bringing Iraqi physical therapists to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for a six-week training program, Fort Bliss preparing to launch its first Stryker brigade, the new Army Physical Readiness Test, Army Combat Readiness Test, and more.. Hosted by Sgt. Deyane Moses and Sgt. Earl Scott.