Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

GPC Key Decisions

USAF Case for Change

Air Force FAQ for Reoptimizing Great Power Competition

“We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet the strategic challenges in a time of great power competition.”

~ Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall

The United States faces a time of consequence marked by significant shifts in the strategic environment. To remain ready, the U.S. Air Force must change.

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.

Today, the Air Force once again finds itself at a critical juncture—an era of Great Power Competition marked by a new security environment, a rapidly evolving character of war, and a formidable competitor. This new era requires understanding its challenges and the attributes needed to succeed.

Embracing change is not a choice; it is a necessity. The Air Force must “reoptimize” into an enterprise prepared for high-end conflicts and long-term strategic competition.

3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion Commander, LTC Christopher Remillard | Army Story | AMEDD

3MRB - 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion

Video by Willie Cunningham

May 24, 2023 | 4:27

Fort Knox, KY's 3rd Medical Recruiting Battalion Commander, LTC Christopher Remillard details his Army story and what his journey has been like so far. LTC Remillard talks about attending Cornell University where he received his undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy. While attending Cornell University, LTC Remillard was a part of their ROTC program which led him down the path of joining the Army. Growing up LTC Remillard always had interest in the military, his father was in the Navy and his neighbor was in the Air National Guard which surrounded him around the military lifestyle. While in undergrad, 9/11 happened and LTC Remillard saw this as an opportunity to take his work as Physical Therapist (65 Bravo) to a higher level, so he commissioned in the U.S. Army in 2004. Over the last 18 years LTC Remillard has had the opportunity to serve in the Army from various states in the U.S. to places outside of the country. He has even had the opportunity to further his education by attending the Command and General Staff College where he learned how he could contribute more than just in the field of a medical professional. This is LTC Remillard's Army story and why he decided to lead. If you'd like the explore possibilities with Army where you can Be All You Can be visit goarmy.com/amedd More