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.

Contracting command highlights streamlined drone parts acquisition for 173rd Airborne

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

Video by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone

Sept. 8, 2025 | 1:03

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Miguel Torres, contracting acquisitions noncommissioned officer, 414th Contracting Support Brigade, speaks on the blanket purchase agreement that streamlines the process for the 173rd Airborne Brigade to acquire drone parts on demand, Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 9, 2025. This streamlined process enables soldier training, operational readiness and tactical innovation. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Catessa Palone)

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