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.

MHS GENESIS Patient Portal Series - #3 - Renew & Refill Prescriptions

59th Medical Wing

Video by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson

June 1, 2024 | 3:52

In this video, learn how to renew and refill your prescription medications in the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

Step 1: Visit the DS Logon page https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil and login into the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

To renew medications (when you have no refills remaining):

Step 2: From the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal home screen, click on the tab that says "Medications." Select the correct patient under "Viewing health record for."

Step 3: Select the provider to send the medication renewal request to. This is typically the prescribing provider, but it can also be your primary care provider.

Step 4: Select the blue box that reads "Renew." Checkboxes will appear next to renewable medications. Select the medications you wish to renew, scroll to the bottom of the screen, select your preferred contact method, include any additional comments, and hit "Send."

Step 5: Your provider or nurse will respond to your request. Once the prescription is renewed, you will receive a reply from your provider with instructions to activate the medication at the pharmacy.

Once you've renewed your medication, it's time to refill!

To refill medications:
Step 6: If you have refills remaining, select the "Rx Refills" button on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal.

Step 7: Your current medications will show in a list. If it's available for refill, a checkbox will appear to the left of the medication name.

Step 8: Check the box next to the medication(s) you would like to refill, then click the blue "Next" button at the bottom right of the screen.

Step 9: Select the pharmacy where you want to pick up your refills. With Texas selected as the state, select "Joint Base San Antonio-Air Force" and select your desired pharmacy pick-up location.

Step 10: Click "Submit." Refills will be ready for pick-up on the date indicated.

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