John W. Raymond Contents Career Awards and decorations Education Effective dates of...


Living peoplePeople from Alexandria, VirginiaClemson University alumniCentral Michigan University alumniAir Command and Staff College alumniNaval War College alumniJoint Forces Staff College alumniUnited States Air Force generalsRecipients of the Defense Superior Service MedalRecipients of the Legion of Merit


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John W. Raymond

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Gen John W. Raymond, USAF

Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch
 United States Air Force
Years of service 1984–present (34 years)
Rank
US Air Force O10 shoulderboard rotated.svg General
Commands held Air Force Space Command
Awards
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

John William “Jay” Raymond[1] is a general in the United States Air Force, and the nominee to become the Commander of United States Space Command. He is currently serving as the commander of Air Force Space Command. He also concurrently serves as Joint Force Space Component Commander. He previously served and the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon. He assumed his command of Air Force Space Command on October 25, 2016 (nominally a 6-year term) and of Joint Force Space Component on December 1, 2017.


It was announced on March 22, 2019, that Raymond would become the first Commander of the newly reestablished United States Space Command, pending Senate confirmation.[2]




Contents






  • 1 Career


  • 2 Awards and decorations


  • 3 Education


  • 4 Effective dates of promotion


  • 5 References





Career


Raised in Alexandria, Virginia, Raymond graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Administrative Management[1] and was commissioned an officer in 1984.[3] The following year, he was assigned to the 321st Strategic Missile Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base.


From 1989 to 1993, Raymond was an operations center officer controller with the 1st Strategic Aerospace Division and Executive Officer of the 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base. In 1993, he was assigned to Air Force Space Command.


In 1997, Raymond was stationed at The Pentagon. He remained there until 2000, at which time he assumed command of the 5th Space Surveillance Squadron located at RAF Feltwell in England. The following year, Raymond returned to the United States and became Deputy Commander of the 21st Operations Group. From 2003 to 2005, he was assigned to the Office of the United States Secretary of Defense.


In 2005, he returned to Vandenberg Air Force Base and assumed command of the 30th Operations Group. He held that position until 2007, when he was named Commander of the 21st Space Wing. In 2009, Raymond was reassigned to Air Force Space Command as Director of Plans, Programs and Analyses. From December 2010 - July 2012, Raymond served as Vice Commander, 5th Air Force, and Deputy Commander, 13th Air Force, Yokota Air Base, Japan. From July 2012 - January 2014, Lt Gen Raymond served as Director of Plans and Policy (J5), U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt AFB, NE. From January 2014 - August 2015, Raymond served as Commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command, and Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U.S. Strategic Command, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. In August, 2015 he assumed his current position at the Pentagon, Department of the Air Force. Raymond has deployed to serve in War in Afghanistan (2001–present) and the Iraq War.


Lieutenant General Raymond was nominated for promotion to commanding general of the Air Force Space Command on September 8, 2016.[4] This nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 15, 2016.[5]


On March 22, 2019, General Raymond was nominated to become the Commander of United States Space Command.[2]



Awards and decorations




















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Master Space Operations Badge

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Master Missile Operations Badge

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Headquarters Air Force Badge

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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge




















































































Bronze oak leaf cluster




Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster


Bronze oak leaf cluster




Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster


Bronze oak leaf cluster

Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges


Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster

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Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters



Air Force Commendation Medal



Joint Meritorious Unit Award

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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters

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Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters



Combat Readiness Medal


Bronze oak leaf cluster




Air Force Recognition Ribbon with oak leaf cluster


Bronze star

Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes


National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star



Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal



Global War on Terrorism Service Medal



Humanitarian Service Medal



Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon



Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame

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Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters



Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon



Air Force Training Ribbon

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National Order of Merit (France), degree unknown


  • 2007 General Jerome F. O'Malley Distinguished Space Leadership Award, Air Force Association.

  • 2015 Thomas D. White Space Award, Air Force Association.

  • 2016 Peter B. Teets Government Award, National Defense Industrial Association.

  • 2017 James V. Hartinger Award, National Defense Industrial Association.



Education



  • Clemson University

  • Central Michigan University

  • Squadron Officer School

  • Air Command and Staff College

  • Naval War College

  • Joint Forces Staff College



Effective dates of promotion



















































Rank Date

US-O1 insignia.svg Second Lieutenant
July 20, 1984

US-O2 insignia.svg First Lieutenant
July 20, 1986

US-O3 insignia.svg Captain
July 20, 1988

US-O4 insignia.svg Major
July 1, 1996

US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant Colonel
July 1, 1999

US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel
July 1, 2004

US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier General
Aug. 19, 2009

US-O8 insignia.svg Major General
May 4, 2012

US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General 
January 31, 2014

US-O10 insignia.svg General 
October 25, 2016


References





  1. ^ ab "Clemson Commencement Program". Clemson.edu. May 1984. Retrieved 2019-03-26..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ ab Erwin, Sandra (26 March 2019). "Trump nominates Raymond to be commander of U.S. Space Command". SpaceNews. Retrieved 26 March 2019.


  3. ^ "GENERAL JOHN W. "JAY" RAYMOND". Af.mil. Retrieved 2016-10-25.


  4. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2016-09-17.


  5. ^ "PN1673 — Lieutenant General John W. Raymond — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2016-09-17.



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