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.

Royal New Zealand Air Force deliver cargo for REFORPAC operations

Pacific Air Forces

Video by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding

July 17, 2025 | 1:59

U.S Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen offload cargo from a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J-30 Super Hercules,, in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Palau International Airport, Palau, July 18, 2025. REFORPAC includes participation from key allies and partners, reflecting the importance of multinational interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region, while strengthening partnerships and improving our collective ability to respond to shared security challenges. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding) More