Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

GPC Key Decisions

USAF Case for Change

SecAF Memo

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.

Camp Zama MWR hosts the first ever Virtual Dog Show

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Video by Daisuke Sato

May 15, 2020 | 2:52

Narration:
Residents on Camp Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Area showcased their canine family members, from German shepherds and French bulldogs to dachshunds and golden retrievers, during the installation’s first ever Virtual Dog Show, held May 11th through the 15th.

Telephone Interview: Brandon Bergeron, Director, Youth & Sports Fitness, Camp Zama MWR (Talks about overall Virtual Dog Show and its purpose.)

Narration:
Participants were able to submit photos or video of their dogs in up to three of nine categories, including Cutest Puppy, Best Summer Scene, and Most Appealing Eyes. The winners were selected based on online voting from the community and followers of the Camp Zama MWR Facebook page along with members of Camp Zama’s Community Immunity Team.

Telephone Interview: Event Participant (Talks about the reason why did they participate in the event. (Category) and the best story about their dog (Briefly explain).

Telephone Interview: Brandon Bergeron, Director, Youth & Sports Fitness, Camp Zama MWR (Talks about what do you want participant to take away from the event like this especially we are in this difficult situation.)

Narration:
The winners of the dog show will be announced May XX and their photos will be featured in the next edition of the Bugle magazine. Reporting for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, this is XXXXXXXX. More