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U.S. Soldiers and soldiers from the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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U.S. Army Maj. Jessica Coffey, right, the Army forces officer in charge from the 130th Engineer Brigade, receives a scarf as a gift from a Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) soldier during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, left, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, gifts Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) Capt. Baldino Martins, the lead planner for the F-FDTL, a lei during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, center-left, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, Navy Capt. Juan Da Silva, center, the deputy chief of staff of the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), and Marc Wienstock, center-right, the charge d’affaires of the U.S. embassy in Timor-Leste, pose for a photo after the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)
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U.S. Army and Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) senior leaders take seats before the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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U.S. Soldiers and soldiers from the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) stand in formation during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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“This exercise is an opportunity to work together, share knowledge and enhance our collective capabilities.”
BAUCAU, Timor-Leste — The Falintil Forca de Defensa de Timor-Leste and U.S. Army Pacific hosted the opening ceremony for the fourth iteration of the exercise Dalan Ba Dame on June 10, 2024.
The U.S. is represented by Soldiers from the 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command; the 411th Engineer Battalion, 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command; and the Rhode Island National Guard.
The ceremony included remarks from Brig. Gen. Lance A. Okamura, USARPAC’s deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs; Marc Weinstock, Chargé d’Affaires for the U.S. Embassy; and F-FDTL Navy Capt. Juan Da Silva, deputy chief of staff of the F-FDTL.
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the Falintil Forca de Defensa de Timor-Leste that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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Marc Wienstock, the charge d’affaires of the U.S. embassy in Timor-Leste, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the Falintil Forca de Defensa de Timor-Leste that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the Falintil Forca de Defensa de Timor-Leste that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)
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Navy Capt. Juan Da Silva, the deputy chief of staff of the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, right, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, and Navy Capt. Juan Da Silva, the deputy chief of staff of the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), observe the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, right, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, and Navy Capt. Juan Da Silva, the deputy chief of staff of the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), salute during the playing of the national anthem during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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Da Silva commented on the remarkable efforts made by planners from the U.S. and the F-FDTL, stating, “They made sure we can train, exercise and learn from each other.”
The U.S. forces are motivated to build upon the existing partnership between the two nations.
“It's an honor and a privilege to represent the U.S. Army in Timor-Leste and to strengthen the relationship shared between our two nations,” said Maj. Jessica Coffey, the U.S. Army forces officer in charge of the exercise, assigned to the 130th Engineer Brigade.
The F-FDTL and the U.S. began hosting this exercise in 2021. This year, Dalan Ba Dame 24 will take place June 10-26 and is meant to strengthen the trust and interoperability between the U.S. and its partners in Timor-Leste.
“The relationships fostered here at this exercise represent the strength and essence of our growing partnership,” Okamura said. “They form a sturdy foundation upon making sure of our mutual interest, including enhancing the F-FDTL’s capacity to defend the sovereignty of Timor-Leste.”
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Soldiers with the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) prepare to march during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)
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U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Joshua Okamura, center, the U. S. Army Pacific deputy commanding general for mobilization and Reserve affairs, talks with officers from the Falintil Forca de Defensa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) and the Australian Defence Force during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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Marc Wienstock, left, the charge d’affaires of the U.S. embassy in Timor-Leste, and Navy Capt. Juan Da Silva, the deputy chief of staff of the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), conduct an interview during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nickson Schenk)
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U.S. Soldiers and Soldiers from the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) salute the playing of the national anthem during the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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A sign signifying the location of the opening ceremony for Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24) stands between the Timor-Leste flag and the U.S. flag in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the Falintil Forca de Defensa de Timor-Leste that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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Senior leaders and representatives from the U.S. Army and the Falintil Forca de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), move to the opening ceremony of Dalan Ba Dame 2024 (DbD24), in Baucau, Timor-Leste, June 10, 2024. The opening ceremony for DbD24 officially invited personnel participating and observing to formally start the exercise. DbD24 is an annual bi-lateral exercise co-hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific and the F-FDTL that includes the U.S. Army active duty, National Guard, and Army Reserve units and their capabilities to strengthen trust and the relationship between Timor-Leste and the U.S.
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This year's exercise includes an engineering civic assistance project led by the 411th Engineer Battalion, a 100-meter range construction project led by the 84th Engineer Brigade, and subject matter expert exchanges involving tactical casualty combat care, or TC3, and infantry tactics led by the Rhode Island National Guard.
“This exercise is an opportunity to work together, share knowledge and enhance our collective capabilities,” said Weinstock.
Dalan ba Dame translates to "path to peace" in Tetum, a native language of Timor-Leste.
Dalan Ba Dame allows the U.S. to show that relationships with partner countries matter. The exercise solidifies USARPAC’s mission for a free and open Indo-Pacific and illustrates that the U.S. Army is setting conditions for success.
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