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 AFCLC Maxwell

AFCLC Launches Culture Guide App 2.0

Air Force Culture and Language Center

Oct. 15, 2021 | 6:39

Earlier in 2021, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. released his strategic initiative, Accelerate Change or Lose, in which he emphasized why changes in the U.S. Air Force are necessary. Gen. Brown’s initiative outlines four Action Orders, focusing on people, decision-making, competition and adapting to change.

AFCLC Director Mr. Howard Ward described the new AFCLC App 2.0 as a one-stop shop for “accessible, relevant, impactful curriculum” in addition to culture field guides. A delivery method that can deploy curriculum at enterprise scale, untethered from the constraints of government systems which is especially great for Total Force Airmen, and it’s designed to accelerate learning for strategic competition by putting the Global Classroom right in your pocket.”

Check out the live demonstration of the heavily updated Culture App 2.0 by Air Force Culture and Language Center Director Howard Ward! The app is available now in App store, Google Play and on DoD Devices by searching "AFCLC" or "Culture Guide".

Download Here:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/culture-guide/id1001309672
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bah.afclc&hl=en