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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      Lt. Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, addresses attendees during an Air Force Association breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2016. Raymond was the first guest speaker for the 2016 AFA breakfast series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)Lt. Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, addresses attendees during an Air Force Association breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2016. Raymond was the first guest speaker for the 2016 AFA breakfast series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
                
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        Lt. Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, addresses attendees during an Air Force Association breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2016. Raymond highlighted Air Force efforts during Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)Lt. Gen. John Raymond, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, addresses attendees during an Air Force Association breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va., Jan. 20, 2016. Raymond highlighted Air Force efforts during Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)
                
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Operation Desert Storm changed the Air Force through innovationPublished Jan. 21, 2016
                    
                    
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            **WASHINGTON (AFNS) --**Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Lt. Gen. John Raymond addressed the Air Force Association on innovations that took place during Operation Desert Storm at the first AFA breakfast of the year Jan. 20 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.“The anniversary of Operation Desert Storm affords us an excellent opportunity, which brings to life the vision statement of the U.S. Air Force,” Raymond said. “The world’s greatest Air Force -- powered by Airmen and fueled by innovation.”The Air Force celebrated the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm on Jan. 16. The occasion offered an opportunity to reflect upon the first conflict in history to make comprehensive use of stealth and space systems support capabilities against a modern, integrated air defense.With the help of the total force model, the Air Force made several contributions that led to one of the most successful air campaigns in U.S. history.Desert Storm is largely recognized as the first space war. It was the first war where operationalized strategic assets were used for operational and tactical advantages. The Defense Support Program helped add to the advantage by developing missile warning satellites used to detect and geolocate Scud missile launches in theater.Just as it is important to reflect on previous conflicts, Raymond noted the Desert Storm anniversary presents the opportunity to compare and contrast the 1991 and 2016 versions of the Air Force.“Today we are the smallest, busiest (and) oldest Air Force, operating in the most complex and strategic environment that it has ever faced,” he said.The Air Force is comprised of fewer aircraft than in 1991, but today’s force is fully integrated. Airmen from the Air National Guard and Reserve maintain 55 percent of the Air Force’s aircraft. Raymond said without the total force Airmen completing day-to-day missions and capabilities professionally, operations would not be successful.“As we sit here this morning, our Airmen are fully engaged all over the world,” Raymond said. “Airpower continues to be the force of choice countering the violent and extremist threats.”Innovation is still a major part of Air Force operations. During the period of Desert Storm there was no such thing as a remotely piloted aircraft. Today, the RPA program represents the weapons system with the largest number of pilots and increasing demands for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, thanks to emerging requirements and combatant commander needs.“The Air Force has an incredible story to tell and that story is innovation, which has been written by incredible Airmen who operate those capabilities for us each and every day,” Raymond said.innovation 



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