U.S. Air Force Capt. Josh Simpson, left, a pilot assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron, speaks to the Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink while flying a C-130J Super Hercules over the Asia-Pacific region during the U.S. Air Force's 2025 Department-Level Exercise series, July 28, 2025. Meink's trip to the Asia-Pacific region included Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Japan, and Alaska, where he and the delegation visited Airmen and Guardians deployed and stationed throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including those participating in the DLE series, as well as he engaged with international senior leaders. The DLE series involves all Department of Defense branches, along with allied and partner forces, employing more than 400 joint and coalition aircraft and over 12,000 personnel across 50 locations and 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McQuiston)
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