U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, looks back at U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Space and Missile Systems Center commander and Department of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, during his speech at Thompson’s retirement ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, July 27, 2021. Raymond was the Presiding Official for the ceremony and spoke on the many accomplishments Thompson has achieved over his career. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Kitterman)