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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.  

 

 
Yama Sakura 89 Opening Ceremony
Regional Media Center - Japan
Video by Staff Sgt. Destani Hill
Aug. 24, 2025 | 1:00
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U.S. Army, Australian Army, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force service members participated in the opening ceremony of Joint Exercise Yama Sakura 89 at Camp Itami, August 26th, 2025. As the cornerstone event of U.S. Army Pacific’s Operation Pathways, the 45th iteration of Yama Sakura is the third U.S. Army, Australian Army, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force command post exercise based in Japan. This trilateral exercise allows for bolstering interoperability in rigorous but realistic scenarios and demonstrates joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant Destani K. Hill) More

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