Gen. John “Jay” Raymond
NASA affirms partnership with Space Force, Bridenstine stresses value of ‘soft power’
Bridenstine: "I really hope people take away from this discussion that we are an instrument of national power."
U.S. Space Force unveils doctrine explaining its role in national security
The Spacepower document is the Space Force's first capstone doctrine
U.S. Space Command again condemns Russia for anti-satellite weapon test
U.S. Space Command says Russia on July 15 conducted a non-destructive test of a space-based anti-satellite weapon.
Raymond: DoD needs unified organization for space acquisitions
Space Force will have a field command focused on acquisition that will bring together several existing organizations
U.S. Space Command blasts Russia for anti-satellite missile test
U.S. Space Command said the test showed that Russia’s missiles are capable of destroying satellites in low Earth orbit.
Raymond calls out Russia for ‘threatening behavior’ in outer space
Gen. John Raymond said recent orbital maneuvers by a Russian “inspector” satellite are concerning and threaten stability in space.
U.S. Space Force begins to organize Pentagon staff and field operations
In an exclusive interview, Gen. John Raymond, the first chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, talks about the initial steps in organizing the new service.
Raymond sworn in as the first chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force
Pence: “The next year is going to be a busy year and we are going to see literally thousands of Air Force personnel move into the Space Force."
U.S. Space Command chief Raymond: ‘I’m really excited for the Space Force’
Raymond: "Having a Space Force with a singular focus on the space domain will be hugely, hugely helpful to us."
U.S. Space Command expanding and working to raise profile
Gen. Raymond said U.S. SPACECOM intends to influence DoD's budget priorities
Raymond: U.S. Space Command needs satellites to be built fast, to be survivable
Raymond: “It’s no longer good enough just to have a satellite that can survive launch and can survive initial operations. You have to have a satellite that is defendable."
In joint confirmation hearing, Scolese and Raymond vow to cooperate on space matters
Sen. Jack Reed: “An issue that will be paramount for both of you is Space Command’s relationship with the NRO."
Raymond endorses Trump’s Space Force proposal
Raymond says he 'fully supports' DoD's Space Force proposal
Trump nominates Raymond to be commander of U.S. Space Command
Raymond today is the nation’s top space commander, overseeing space forces under the Air Force and joint forces under U.S. Strategic Command.
After the reorganization, who’s really in charge of military space?
During a recent conversation with a senior defense official about the changes coming to military space, he pointed out that under the proposed reorganization the lines of authority could become a little blurred.
