Space Force Enhances Lethality, Streamlines Operations with ANG Mission Transfer Published Sept. 30, 2025 By Ashley George U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- On October 1 Space Operations Command took operational responsibility for nine designated space missions under the Air National Guard, a move designed to preserve mission effectiveness while streamlining the organization, training, and equipping of space professionals for long-term lethality. This transition is part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, section 514, which directed the Department of the Air Force to transfer covered space functions from the ANG to the U.S. Space Force. Once fully implemented, the Space Force will be able to manage their unique military force more effectively to meet current and evolving mission requirements, while simultaneously improving retention and quality of life. “The Space Force’s operational responsibilities are critical to national security and this substantial, but necessary, transfer is another milestone to building a warfighting service and advancing the nation's defense posture,” said U.S. Space Force Lt Gen David N. Miller, Jr., commander of Space Operations Command. “We will continue to build a unified team, capitalizing on the talent, experience and dedication that ANG personnel bring to the Space mission.” A total of nine ANG missions, across six states, will transfer their space mission to Space Operations Command; those missions include electromagnetic warfare, intelligence, missile warning, and satellite communications. The new structure will capitalize on skillsets developed outside the military to continue delivering unmatched space capabilities. The over goal of these congressionally mandated actions is to create a single, unified Service component workforce. The window for Guardsmen to apply for full-time positions in the Space Force was August 18 to September 19, allowing members for more efficient management of careers. As of publication date, 105 members have applied, explained U.S. Air Force Col Corey W. Lyons, reserve advisor to the commander, Space Operations Command. Lyons emphasized, "SpOC is committed to seamless operations, unwavering mission coverage, and a deliberate, well-coordinated transfer of duties from the Air National Guard to the Space Force. We've ensured affected members receive comprehensive briefings and access to foundational documents, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding this significant transition.” The complete transfer of equipment, facilities, personnel, and other resources will continue until it is complete “Guardians spent the last two years conceiving, designing and implementing Space Force Generation cycles and creating a warfighting mentality to ensure our success across the space domain,” said Miller. “Our transfer planning, organizational constructs and manpower embrace the model of how we fight today and shape how we will win tomorrow.” SpOC is one of three Field Commands within the U.S. Space Force and is committed to generating and improving combat-ready space forces to enable competitive endurance in Space, while also safeguarding against hostile uses of Space. For more, visit www.spoc.spaceforce.mil.