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Lt. Gen. Sean A.

Gainey is transforming the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command into a warfighting headquarters, integrating the 263rd and 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Commands to enhance air and missile defense capabilities for homeland security. This initiative includes the evolution of the Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense and the development of a new military occupational specialty for space operations, set to begin in October 2026, while addressing challenges in readiness and force deployment amidst emerging threats.