VIDEO: Raymond’s Space Force Update at AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber 2021

Sept. 23, 2021

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond spoke at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Sept. 21, addressing a packed auditorium in National Harbor, Md. Here is a video of his remarks.

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