Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, receives a salute from Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, first commander of the newly re-designated Space Operations Command, during the activation ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Oct 21, 2020. The first of three USSF Field Commands, SpOC is the primary force provider of space forces and capabilities for Combatant Commanders, Coalition partners, the Joint Force and the Nation. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Jacob Mosolf)