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.

3rd CAB and Latvian Air Force UH-60 Table IV-VI day gunnery B-Roll

3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division

Video by Staff Sgt. Dean Johnson

March 18, 2026 | 3:44

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company "Spiders", 4-3 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct UH-60 Gunnery Tables IV-VI with members of the Latvian Air Force at Ādaži Military Training Area on March 18, 2026. This training marks the first time that the Latvian Air Force has conducted aerial gunnery tables with the M240 machine gun while inside the UH-60 Black Hawk. 3rd CAB is committed to support V Corps' mission to deepen partnerships through bilateral and multinational training opportunities that enhance collective security and readiness. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Dean Johnson)

-SHOT LIST-
00:15- Latvian left door gunner
01:28- Latvian right door gunner
02:13- Barrel swap
02:23- U.S. left door gunner
03:18- U.S. right door gunner More