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.

Marine Week Chicago - Outreach and Engagement Flight

Communication Directorate

Video by Lance Cpl. Steven Wells, Cpl. Diana Salgado, Cpl. Samantha Pollich, Lance Cpl. Valerie Escobar

July 11, 2025 | 11:59

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daphne Kelly, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, assigned to Special Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250, conduct pre-flight checks on a UH-1Y Venom helicopter for an outreach and engagement flight during Marine Week Chicago, July 11, 2025. This year, the Marine Corps will celebrate two and a half centuries of serving the Nation with honor, courage, and commitment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samantha Pollich, Cpl. Diana Salgado, Lance Cpl. Valerie Escobar and Lance Cpl. Steven Wells) More