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.

Building Strength Through Partnership: Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (emblem, open caption)

Defense Logistics Agency

Video by Nutan Chada

March 27, 2025 | 4:39

Partnerships are critical to success and nowhere is this more true. The partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers strengthens national security by ensuring efficient resource management and infrastructure development. By combining DLA’s expertise in logistics and supply chain management with the Corps’ engineering capabilities, the collaboration enhances military readiness and disaster response efforts. This partnership also supports critical projects, such as military base construction and emergency infrastructure repairs, improving resilience across the country. Ultimately, their combined efforts contribute to cost savings, operational efficiency, and a stronger, more prepared nation. For more information on partnering with DLA visit: www.dla.mil More