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

Fire Prevention Week 2023

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Oct. 18, 2023 | 2:57

Narration:
Fire Prevention Week was observed in the Camp Zama community from October 8th through the 14th. Fire and Emergency Services personnel from U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s Directorate of Emergency Services hosted several events during the week to increase the community’s awareness of fire safety.

Interview: Hiromi Oliva, Assistant Fire Chief – Prevention, Fire and Emergency Services, DES, USAG Japan
This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Cooking Safety Starts With You,” and it is particularly focused on preventing kitchen fires. Many house fires start in the kitchen, so throughout Fire Prevention Week, we emphasized to those living on the installation the importance of practicing good fire safety. But today, our intent was to spend time with our community and familiarize them with our firefighters, which I believe we were successful in doing.

Narration:
As part of the weeklong observance, firefighters and inspectors from DES brought out various firefighting equipment on display, allowing community members to get hands-on experience with the gear. Activities included walking through a Fire Safety House, a structure used for educational purposes, trying on firefighter gear, rolling a 50-foot-long fire hose, and spraying water. And of course, the children could meet Sparky the Fire Dog, a mascot who helps to reinforce the importance of fire safety.

Interview: Matthew and Stormi Mast, Event Participants

Interview: Dean Barney, Event Participant

Interview: Aumdrea Gibson, Event Participant

Interview: Einosuke Watanabe, Firefighter, DES, USAG Japan
This is my first time to participate in Fire Prevention Week. My role in today’s event was to support spraying the water hose, and I also handled evacuation training during Fire Prevention Week. I think this was a great event because I was able to communicate with our community members and help them to understand our role here on the installation.

Narration:
Fire Prevention Week was established in 1925 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire. It is the longest running public health and safety observance on record and offers community members a way to increase their fire safety awareness.

Interview: Frank Wombell, Regional Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Services, DES, USAG Japan

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