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 Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson

Wilford Hall Emergency Center recognized by STRAC

59th Medical Wing

Oct. 4, 2024 | 3:39

The 59th Medical Wing's Wilford Hall Emergency Center gained recognition from the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, or STRAC, Aug. 1, 2024. The Wing commemorated this milestone with a ceremony held outside of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Oct. 4, 2024 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The 59th MDW's emergency center is now incorporated into the STRAC Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System as a Freestanding Emergency Center. This new status allows civilian ambulances to transport DoD beneficiaries with a government-issued ID cards from locations outside of Joint Base San Antonio directly to the Wilford Hall Emergency Center. According to Maj. Nathan Fritts, 59th Medical Wing Emergency Services flight commander, this is a significant enhancement in Access to Care, ensuring beneficiaries receive critical services when most needed, regardless of their location.