Department-Level Exercise (DLE) Series

Through this series, the Department of the Air Force is preparing to be a stronger, more lethal deterrent force, to provide an advantage against competitors and adversaries across all domains, and to ensure regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

The DLE series will incorporate multiple command exercises into one overall threat deterrence scenario, including Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), Resolute Space, Mobility Guardian, Emerald Warrior and Bamboo Eagle 25-3.

It will also integrate multiple allies and partners in specific component exercises with shared interests. Partner integration is critical to U.S. efforts to ensure regional and global peace and stability and provides a decisive advantage against complex threats.

Spc. Matthew Volpitta; 3-8 Cav conducts Operation Silent Night

3rd Infantry Division

Video by Spc. Jude Vogel

Dec. 17, 2025 | 2:15

U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Volpitta, a network communications specialist with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, talks about urban operations at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Dec. 18, 2025. Urban operations help units remain lethal, mobile and capable of sustained combined-arms maneuver. The visible readiness of U.S. forces alongside allies helps assure partners, deter adversaries and reinforce NATO unity and defensive strength. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Jude Vogel) More