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.

RAGBRAI Flyover 2025

185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard

Video by Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman

July 19, 2025 | 1:34

A U.S. Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker of the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing performs a flyover of the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa over Orange City, Iowa, July 19, 2025. The ride is the largest recreational touring ride in the world More