Ready Forces, Partnerships, People, Policy, and Force Structure. By Author Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, National Guard Bureau
Priorities of Director, Air National Guard (ANG):
Our enduring priorities are Ready Forces, Partnerships, People, Policy, and Force Structure. These are the fundamental priorities of an ANG that is “Ready Today, Stronger Tomorrow.” The ANG is Operationalizing the National Defense Strategy to win in competition with nations that are constantly seeking advantage over the America. To operationalize the NDS and win in competition, the ANG is focused on three lines of effort: Recapitalize: The ANG seeks to assist the Total Force in divesting legacy platforms that do not scare China and recapital- ize in a way that supports the Joint Force and National Defense Strategy and maximally leverages the value of the ANG. Innovate: The ANG recognizes the need to unleash the inno- vative power of our greatest resource, our Airmen, and allow them to lead us into the future. We want to ensure each Airman sees themselves in the NDS and fully understands the Joint Force strategic approach. The ANG is also looking to lead the charge in new operational constructs such as Agile Combat Employ- ment (ACE). Engage: No organization inherently understands the value of relationships like the ANG. The relationships we maintain at the local, state, and national levels are vital to not only the ANG, but also national security. Our Airmen, their families, communities, partners, and congressional delegations are embedded in the fabric of America. These relationships will be crucial in our effort to recapitalize and modernize concurrently with the Total Force and answer the “why” we must opera- tionalize the NDS.
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh
8
Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator