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.

Pinckney conducts blockade operations

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs

Video by NAVCENT Public Affairs

April 17, 2026 | 0:40

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An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, flies in front of a vessel while conducting blockade operations, April 17, 2026. Pinckney is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo) More