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Reoptimization for Great Power Competition

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“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
 

Air Force & Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

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.

 

Crucible Obstacle Renamed in Honor of Cpl. Larry D. Harris Jr
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
Video by Curtis Hawkins
May 19, 2016 | 21:20
The counter improvised explosive device crucible station previously known as John Quick trail is renamed the Corporal Larry D. Harris Jr. trail in honor of Corporal Larry D. Harris Jr. who was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Fire Team Leader, 3rd Squad, 81 Millimeter Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Third Battalion, First Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division, First
Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Afghanistan, on 1 July 2010, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by GS-9 Curtis R. Hawkins)
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