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

5-7 Cav Assumption of Authority Ceremony

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Feb. 10, 2025 | 15:25

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, participate in the 5-7 Cav assumption of authority ceremony at Camp Reedo, Estonia, Feb. 10, 2025. 5-7 Cav is the first armored brigade combat team to be rotated to Estonia and the the authority of Task Force War Paint was presented to Ltc. Michael Hefti and Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Padilla. V Corps strives to remain a lethal ally with NATO partners by modernizing warfighting capabilities such as training with the M2A4 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the newest edition making 5-7 Cav the first unit U.S. Army wide to be fielded these vehicles, as well as establishing and maintaining partnerships to assist with strengthening NATO's eastern flank and deter adversaries. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery)

SHOT LIST:
00;00;05;00-00;06;18;00- OPENING REMARKS, STILL SHOTS OF FORMATION, SALUTE TO THE ESTONIAN AND U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEMS.

00;06;18;01-00;06;44;09- UNCASING OF UNIT COLORS

00;06;44;10-00;09;38;06- REMARKS FROM DEPUTY CHIEF MISSION, MR. MATTHEW E. WALL.

00;09;38;07-00;12;48;17- REMARKS FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE 2ND BRIGADE ESTONIAN DEFENSE FORCE, LTC ANTTI VILJASTE.

00;12;48;18-00;14;40;29- REMARKS FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE 5TH SQUADRON, 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, LTC MICHAEL HEFTI.

00;14;40;30-00;15;25;07- PLAYING OF THE DOG FACE SOLDIERS SONG AND THE ARMY SONG, SHOTS OF THE FORMATTION.