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 Brannen Parrish

EVOC: Safety, Preparedness for Tulsa District Rangers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

Sept. 9, 2024 | 0:56

Park rangers from the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the first phase of Emergency Vessel Operators Course, Sept. 9 at the Mannford Activity Center pool in Mannford, Oklahoma.
During EVOC, new park rangers learn self rescue, waterborne rescue and proper wear of personal flotation devices. After completing EVOC, rangers become certified in wear of type five personal flotation devices. Instructors train staff in knot tying techniques, boat launching and operation during the five day course. All new park rangers must complete the program to gain certification for boat operations and type five PFD wear.