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Top Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston, highlight urgency of reoptimization in ‘time of consequence’

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  • By 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry
  • 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AFNS) --  

Joint Base Charleston welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his wife Mrs. Gina Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi April 26.

Gen. Allvin and Flosi hosted an all-call with Airmen, emphasizing the urgent need for reoptimization of forces to effectively confront Great Power Competition, while Mrs. Allvin hosted a luncheon for the spouses of squadron, group and wing commanders, focused on support for families within the base community.

During the all-call, Gen. Allvin and Flosi connected the sweeping changes recently announced by the Department of the Air Force to his April 15 “Follow Through” letter to Airmen.

He highlighted how these initiatives are crucial to continued air operations and aligned with his commitment to transform the Air Force in response to emerging global threats.

"We’re not moving fast enough,” Gen. Allvin said. “Right now, we do not have the things we need. We want to stick to where the punch is going to be, not where it is."

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks to Airmen during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. During the all call, Allvin and Flosi addressed the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront great power competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks to Airmen during an all-call at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 26, 2024. During the all-call, Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi addressed the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)
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Mrs. Gina Allvin, the spouse of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, right, and Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, discuss Airmen and family quality-of-life initiatives during a tour of The Commons at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. The tour presented Joint Base Charleston's vision for a centralized hub to cultivate a united community and foster meaningful connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carl Good)

Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander and Mrs. Gina Allvin, the spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, discuss Airmen and family quality-of-life initiatives during a tour of The Commons at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 26, 2024. The tour presented the installation’s vision for a centralized hub to cultivate a united community and foster meaningful connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carl Good)
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi delivers remarks during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. During the all call, Allvin and Flosi addressed the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront great power competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi delivers remarks during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 26, 2024. During the all-call, Flosi and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin addressed the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)
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Allvin discussed the four focus areas of reoptimization: developing people, generating readiness, projecting power and developing capabilities. He highlighted initiatives like consolidating force development functions, expanding technical tracks for officers and enlisted Airmen, and integrating no-notice operational readiness assessments.

Throughout the all-call, Gen. Allvin stressed the need for a unified approach to modernization and readiness.

"It’s not optional,” he said. “We’re in a time of consequence, where the actions we’re taking now are going to ripple into the future. That’s what reoptimization is all about.”

Flosi underscored the significance of mission command, advocating for leaders who can skillfully and effectively execute the mission independently.

“We need leaders who are highly qualified and operationally competent,” Flosi said. “We need leaders who clearly understand the commander’s intent and can execute their assigned mission with very little detail and information.”

Throughout the all-call, Gen. Allvin and Flosi stressed the need for a unified approach to modernization and readiness. They ended their presentation with a note of gratitude for JB Charleston’s daily execution of the mission.

“I want to say thank you,” Gen. Allvin said. “When you see all the things that are happening in the world, I see how fast the mobility community picks up and goes, and makes it happen."

"While we are talking about the future, I don’t want you to think that’s at the expense of underappreciating what you do,” Gen. Allvin said. “We look to your team to be able to answer the call. You do it in an amazing way and continue to perform in an excellent manner, and I can’t thank you enough for that.”