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 | |
|---|---|
 Gen John W. Raymond, USAF | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1984–present (34 years) |
| Rank |  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
 | Master Space Operations Badge |
 | Master Missile Operations Badge |
 | Headquarters Air Force Badge |
 | Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
  | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
 | Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster |
 | Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster |
  | Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
 | Air Force Commendation Medal |
 | Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
 | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters |
 | Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters |
 | Combat Readiness Medal |
 | Air Force Recognition Ribbon with oak leaf cluster |
  | 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 |
  | Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
 | Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon |
 | Air Force Training Ribbon |
 | 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 |
|---|---|
 Second Lieutenant | July 20, 1984 |
 First Lieutenant | July 20, 1986 |
 Captain | July 20, 1988 |
 Major | July 1, 1996 |
 Lieutenant Colonel | July 1, 1999 |
 Colonel | July 1, 2004 |
 Brigadier General | Aug. 19, 2009 |
 Major General | May 4, 2012 |
 Lieutenant General | January 31, 2014 |
 General | October 25, 2016 |
References
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^ ab Erwin, Sandra (26 March 2019). "Trump nominates Raymond to be commander of U.S. Space Command". SpaceNews. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
^ "GENERAL JOHN W. "JAY" RAYMOND". Af.mil. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
^ "PN1673 — Lieutenant General John W. Raymond — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
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