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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 service1984–present
Rank General
CommandsAir Force Space Command
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

John W. Raymond is a general in the United States Air Force. He is currently serving as the commander of Air Force Space Command. He previously served and the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon. He assumed his current assignment on October 25, 2016.

Career

Raymond was commissioned an officer in 1984.[1] 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, Lt Gen 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, Lt Gen 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 AFB, CA. In August, 2015 he assumed his current position at the Pentagon, Department of the Air Force. Lt Gen 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.[2] This nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 15, 2016.[3]

Awards and decorations

Master Space Operations Badge
Master Missile Operations Badge
Headquarters Air Force Badge
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
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges. 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
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
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
  • 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.

Education

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

  1. ^ "GENERAL JOHN W. "JAY" RAYMOND". Af.mil. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  2. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
  3. ^ "PN1673 — Lt. Gen. John W. Raymond — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2016-09-17.

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