These pants are part of General John W. “Jay” Raymond's dress uniform, which he wore as the first Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force. Creating a uniform was a top priority for Raymond, who saw it as “the heart of the culture of the service.” He worked with a team between 2020-2022 on a modern design that honors earlier military space activities.
Over his 38-year military career, Raymond supported space operations at the highest levels of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and U.S. Space Force (USSF). His USAF career spanned from 1984 to 2019, when he left his post as Commander of the U.S. Space Command to take command of the USSF. Raymond served as the first Chief of Space Operations from the founding of the USSF in 2019 until November 2022. He officially retired from active duty on January 1, 2023.
Display Status
This object is on display in Human Spaceflight at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Manufacturer
Brooks Brothers
Dimensions
Storage (494g): 105.4 × 39.4 × 8.3cm, 0.5kg (3 ft. 5 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 3 1/4 in., 1.1lb.)
Materials
Wool blend (wool, polyester, lycra), fabric (presumed polyester blend), rubber
Inventory Number
A20250004000
Credit Line
Gift of the Raymond Family on behalf of the Space Force Guardians
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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