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.

Pacific Update - Mame Maki Ceremony 2026 - B-Roll

AFN Tokyo

Video by Staff Sgt. Marcus Taylor, Airman 1st Class Ferald Isidore Jude Dublado

Feb. 4, 2026 | 1:31

This Pacific Update covers the Mame Maki Ceremony held on Yokota Air Base on Friday, February 6th, 2026. This ceremony was hosted by the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force as a way to teach the Yokota community about Setsubun. More