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.

Camp Zama Chapel hosts rededication ceremony, honors Chaplain Corps’ 248th anniversary

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Video by Daisuke Sato

Aug. 3, 2023 | 2:45

Narration:
A rededication ceremony for the Camp Zama Chapel was held July 28th to
recognize its 70 years of service to the community here. The event also
included a celebration for the 248th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chaplain
Corps.

The event kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the deputy
commander for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, Jenifer Peterson; U.S. Army Japan
Deputy Command Chaplain Mark Olson; and USAG Japan Chaplain Damon Saxton.

Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain

Narration:
During the event, Christopher Dorsey, the chaplain for the 311th Military
Intelligence Battalion, spoke about the history of the Camp Zama Chapel and
the Chaplain Corps.

Sergeant Major Denises Veitia (DEH-NEE-SEZ VAY-TEE-YAH), the USARJ Chaplain
sergeant major, then gave remarks on the history and evolution of the
position of religious affairs specialist in the Army.

During her remarks as guest speaker, Peterson spoke about the broad range of
duties of a military chaplain, and highlighted the dedication and commitment
chaplains have for their community.

Interview: Jenifer Peterson, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Narration:
The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony done by Peterson and both
the youngest and oldest members of the Unit Ministry Team.

Interview: Chaplain (LTC) Damon Saxton, USAG Japan Chaplain

Narration:
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