Player Embed Code: <iframe width='500' height='300' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 500px; height: 300px;' allowtransparency='true' src='https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/862890'></iframe> Download Embed Share Austin Speaks at Space Force Change of Responsibility Ceremony Defense.gov Nov. 2, 2022 | 01:34:03 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III offers remarks at the Space Force change of responsibility ceremony. Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman assumes the position of chief of space operations, the service’s top officer. The post has been held by Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond since the service was created on Dec. 20, 2019. Raymond is retiring after a 38-year career in both the Air Force and Space Force. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley is also attending the ceremony.