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.

Army Reserve Soldiers provide medical support for Fort Peck IHS Innovative Readiness Training mission

Army Reserve Medical Command

Video by Thomas Moore

July 17, 2017 | 2:25

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to Army Reserve Medical Command’s 7239th Medical Support Unit in partnership with Fort Peck Indian Health Service, will be offering health care services at the Chief Redstone Health Clinic (Wolf Point) and Verne E Gibbs Clinic (Poplar).

A little over 25 medical personnel will support the 22-bed community hospital located at Poplar, and 10 other medical personnel will be supporting the 32-bed community hospital located in Wolf Point. These Soldiers will support this mission from 15-29 JUL 2017. These clinics support an estimated population of over 8,000 residents.

The 35 medical professionals include Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, Dental Specialists, Nurses, Optical Lab Specialists, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Tech’s and Lab Tech’s assigned to the 7239th Medical Support Unit based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Medical services provided include general exams, school exams and physicals. Dental services provided include exams, x-rays, general cleaning and extractions. More