This image captures air force general john w Raymond addressing the nation from the white house during the formal establishment of the u S Space command on august 29 2019 Wearing his decorated air force uniform raymond stands at the presidential podium delivering a speech that marks a pivotal moment in u S Defense strategy focused on space as a warfighting domain Behind him stands then president donald j Trump whose administration spearheaded the creation of space command as part of a broader national space policy The ceremony steeped in symbolism and strategic vision emphasized the rising importance of space security and technological superiority in 21st century warfare