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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Bacon

Coast Guard Air Station Ventura opens in California

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

Nov. 13, 2024 | 3:08

The Coast Guard held a ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, on November 13, 2024, celebrating the opening of the Coast Guard's newest air station in 25 years. Air Station Ventura features a $70 million state-of-the-art, 48,000 square-foot hangar and a 12,000 square-foot administration facility, ensuring that Coast Guard personnel have the resources to carry out their vital missions. This new facility is expected to house three MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and approximately 100 personnel, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard's regional capabilities. (U.S. Coast Guard Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Bacon)