Chief of Space Operations

The chief of space operations is nominated for appointment by the president, for a four-year term of office, and must be confirmed by the Senate.

The chief can be reappointed to serve one additional term, but only during times of war or national emergency declared by Congress.

[4] On 14 January 2020, Raymond was sworn in as the first chief of space operations by Vice President Mike Pence.

It is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping of the Space Force cooperating with the Air Staff on support issues.

The CSO personal office is composed of the following:[8][9] Former chiefs of space operations have portraits on permanent display in the Pentagon.

Space House, the residence of the chief of space operations, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling , Washington, D.C.
U.S. Vice President Pence swearing in Raymond as the Space Force's inaugural CSO.
Raymond (center) transferred responsibility to Saltzman (right) in 2022 in the Space Force's first change of responsibility ceremony.