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 Mark Getman

NY Army National Guard Field Artillery personnel honored at annual St. Barbara's Ball

USAG Fort Hamilton

Dec. 2, 2023 | 0:53

Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment and guests sing the US Army Song at the 2023 St. Barbara's Ball that the battalion hosted Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Sanctuary Roosevelt Island in New York City.

The battalion presented the Honorable Order of St. Barbara to Capt. Paola A. Dossa, Capt. Josef Danczuk, Capt. Patrick Millerick, Capt. Zachary Rowland, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Willit, Sgt. 1st Class Geriff Polanco, Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Duckett, Sgt. 1st Class Bruce Barclay, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Messing, Sgt. 1st Class Harry Lambright and Staff Sgt. Joseph DeShaw. The award recognizes those who demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professional competence, selflessness, and promotion of field artillery.

The St. Barbara Ball is a tradition recognized by a formal celebration and presentation of awards honoring St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillery personnel. (U.S. Army video by Mark Getman)