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.

Fort Polk’s Medal of Honor Legacy: Honoring Heroes and Their Stories

Fort Polk Public Affairs Office

Video by Jeff England

Feb. 11, 2026 | 35:07

FORT POLK, La. — The Fort Polk Public Affairs Office hosts a podcast recorded Feb. 11, 2026, at Fort Polk, Louisiana, highlighting Medal of Honor Day and recognizing recipients with ties to Louisiana. Command Sgt. Maj. Oracio Peña, along with Mark Leslie and Matt West, discusses the legacy of Medal of Honor recipients connected to the state and the importance of preserving and sharing their stories. The conversation emphasizes the historical significance of the award, its connection to military service and sacrifice, and the role installations like Fort Polk play in honoring that legacy. The episode runs 35 minutes and 7 seconds. More