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.

MWSS-273 conducts training at Townsend Bombing Range B-ROLL

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Video by Cpl. Mason Coots

July 8, 2025 | 4:45

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct small unmanned aircraft systems training at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, July 8, 2025. Small unmanned aircraft systems are vital to Marines as they enhance battlefield awareness, improve mission success, and reduce risk by providing real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance without exposing personnel to direct danger. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mason Coots) More