Gen. John “Jay” Raymond

Saltzman takes command as new chief of the U.S. Space Force
Gen. B. Chance Saltzman assumed command of the U.S. Space Force, and departing chief Gen. John “Jay” Raymond retired Nov. 2.

For U.S. Space Force, Raymond’s retirement marks the end of an era
The first chief of space operations Gen. John 'Jay' Raymond retires Nov. 2 after 38 years of military service

On National Security | Tough to-do list for new Space Force boss
The first chief of the U.S. Space Force, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, is preparing to hand over the reins of the newest military branch to his successor Gen. B. Chance Saltzman.

Saltzman tapped to succeed Raymond as chief of the U.S. Space Force
President Biden has nominated Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, U.S. Space Force deputy chief of operations, for promotion to four-star general and selected to become chief of space operations

Space Force leaders questioned on their plans to invest in technology and workforce
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond on the Space Force’s plans to acquire next-generation technologies and develop the future workforce.

Space Force sees room for more competitors in national security launch
Gen. John Raymond said the the Space Force might consider working with more than two launch companies as more players enter the industry

Raymond: 2023 budget proposal allows Space Force to ‘pivot’ to next-generation systems
The U.S. Space Force cannot continue to acquire satellites and deploy constellations the same way it has in the past given the complexities to the current space environment, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, said April 5.

Military space chiefs from 15 countries gather amid growing security concerns
The United States this week will host the third gathering of international military space chiefs in Colorado Springs.

Space Force talent strategy is a departure from the norm
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond unveiled the “Guardian Ideal” document Sept. 21 at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber conference

Space Force unveils dress uniforms for guardians
On Sept. 21 at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber conference, the chief of space operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond unveiled the service’s dress uniform.