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 Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery

The Importance of Medical Operations Meetings

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Jan. 24, 2025 | 0:57

U.S. Army Spc. Caelan Serrano, a medic with the 3-321 Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, explains the procedures for setting up a triage site during a medical operations exercise at Camp Tapa on Jan. 24, 2025. The meeting brought together NATO forces from the U.S., France, Britain and Estonia to discuss medical treatment and protocols in the event of a mass casualty incident. Representatives from each country shared their medical capabilities, protocols and treatment procedures, with the goal of establishing a unified and effective approach to triage and medical care. The meeting aimed to ensure that allies can assist each other where help is needed and make logistical decisions to facilitate swift and effective medical treatment in the future. By understanding each other's strengths and capabilities, the participating forces can better respond to emergencies and save lives. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery)