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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.  

 

 

Task Force Ashland Marines, Sailors Conduct Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise Rehearsal During Exercise Cobra Gold 26
15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Video by Sgt. Brian Knowles
March 3, 2026 | 4:23
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U.S. Marines assigned to Task Force Ashland, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct a combined arms live fire exercise rehearsal with Royal Thai Marines and Republic of Korea Marines as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2026 at Ban Chan Khrem, Khao Khitchakut District, Thailand, March 4, 2026. Cobra Gold is the Indo-Pacific’s largest annual military exercise in mainland Asia, co-hosted by the U.S. and Thailand. The exercise brings together participants from multiple nations for military training and humanitarian projects that strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brian Knowles) More