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 Daisuke Sato

Camp Zama Chapel hosts rededication ceremony, honors Chaplain Corps’ 248th anniversary

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Aug. 3, 2023 | 2:45

Narration:
A rededication ceremony for the Camp Zama Chapel was held July 28th to
recognize its 70 years of service to the community here. The event also
included a celebration for the 248th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain
Corps.

The event kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the deputy
commander for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, Jenifer Peterson; U.S. Army Japan
Deputy Command Chaplain Mark Olson; and USAG Japan Chaplain Damon Saxton.

Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain

Narration:
During the event, Christopher Dorsey, the chaplain for the 311th Military
Intelligence Battalion, spoke about the history of the Camp Zama Chapel and
the Chaplain Corps.

Sergeant Major Denises Veitia (DEH-NEE-SEZ VAY-TEE-YAH), the USARJ Chaplain
sergeant major, then gave remarks on the history and evolution of the
position of religious affairs specialist in the Army.

During her remarks as guest speaker, Peterson spoke about the broad range of
duties of a military chaplain, and highlighted the dedication and commitment
chaplains have for their community.

Interview: Jenifer Peterson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Narration:
The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony done by Peterson and both
the youngest and oldest members of the Unit Ministry Team.

Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain

Narration:
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