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.

Blood Over Honor: 3-7 CAV History & Tradition (Long Version)

AFN Afghanistan

Video by Airman 1st Class Thomas "Kellen" Carr

May 23, 2013 | 4:07

Soldiers, both enlisted and officers, explain the unique history of the 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Calvary. From the days of the Indian Wars, to their signature Stetson cowboy hats. This is a non-narrative story.

Lead: A unit deployed to Afghanistan adds to it's squadrons long history and also continues the old traditions. Airman First Class Kellen Carr provides us a closer look at the 3-7 CAV.
Tag: The 3-7 CAV wear their Stetson's, boots and spurs on Friday's both in the States and while they are deployed.
Soundbite includes SFC Jerry Trosper - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Ft. Stewart, GA.); LTC Lance Varney - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Commander)(San Diego, CA.); SGT Steven Johnson - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Asheville, NC.); 1LT Ryan Barber - - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Rapid City, SD.); SPC Todd Gillman - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Brookfield, IN.); CSM Michael Mingle - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Valdese, NC.); SPC Kelly Short - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Tazewell, TN.) and 1LT Andy Bastone - 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry (Columbus, GA.) Produced by A1C Kellen Carr. Also available in High Definition. More