Raymond F. Rees (born September 29, 1944) was Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Training, Readiness and Mobilization from 2014 to 2019.

In these roles he developed and coordinated all policies, plans and programs of the Oregon National Guard in concert with the governor and state legislature.

[1] He graduated from Helix's Griswold High School in 1962 and the United States Military Academy in 1966, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant of Armor.

[2] Rees completed Airborne and Ranger training, and was assigned as a platoon leader with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment in West Germany.

After completing several assignments, including two as commander of troops in the 2nd ACR, Rees went to Panama for Jungle warfare training.

[14] Beginning in 2009, Rees commenced another four-year term as adjutant general, serving under both Governors Ted Kulongoski and John Kitzhaber.

Rees' final tenure as adjutant general was noteworthy for Oregon's increased participation in the State Partnership Program.

[18][19] His retirement ceremony was attended by former governor Kulongoski and General Frank J. Grass, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, who presented Rees with the Distinguished Service Medal.

In this role he had oversight responsibility for the army's preparation of soldiers to ensure they are ready for overseas deployment and other contingencies.