U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, right, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Program Executive Officer for Space, walk into the Gordon Conference Center prior to a Senior Leader Summit at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, April 7, 2021. Now in its second year since establishment, the U.S. Space Force and its leaders are focusing on integrating the service across the DoD, interagency, commercial industry, and allies and partners, as well as speeding up acquisitions to outpace competitors. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)