Briefing on “U.S. Space Force — Together Expanding Our Competitive Advantage in Space”

New York Foreign Press Center Briefing on “U.S. Space Force — Together Expanding Our Competitive Advantage in Space,” on April 14, 2023. Transcript: Major General John Olson is the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force at the Pentagon. In this position, he assists with organizing, training, and equipping space forces; develops and acquires military space systems; and conducts space operations to advance and protect U.S. and allied interests. He will discuss how the Space Force is working to build a force ready to outpace competitors while harnessing data and technology to maintain space superiority with allies and partner nations across the globe. The mission of the Foreign Press Centers is to assist foreign media in their coverage of the United States by providing firsthand access to both government and non-government experts to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. politics, history, values, and culture. The views expressed by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of State or the U.S. government. Participation in Foreign Press Center programming by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of their views. ---------- Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development. Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at and on social media! Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Flickr: Subscribe to the State Department Blog: Watch on-demand State Department videos: Subscribe to The Week at State e-newsletter: State Department website: Careers website: White House website: #StateDepartment #DepartmentofState #Diplomacy