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.

USS Chief (MCM 14) Change of Command Ceremony

AFN Sasebo

Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Grant Gorzocoski, Petty Officer 2nd Class Colin Lightner

Sept. 24, 2025 | 1:00

COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (Sep. 25, 2025) – The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) holds a change of command ceremony onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, Sep. 25, 2025. The American Forces Network produces and delivers unique, immediate and uninterrupted media services to inform and entertain overseas DoD personnel and families. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colin Lightner) More