Angola, 20-21 May 2025
The Chief of General Staff of the FALINTIL-Defense Forces of Timor-Leste (F-FDTL), Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek, accompanied by the Defense Attaché of Timor-Leste in Portugal, Colonel Mário Baptista 'Bersama', participated in the meeting between the Chiefs of General Staff of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (LPCCEM) XXAVI in Cabodo Luanda Angola.
F-FDTL Media
Defense Attaché of Timor-Leste in Portugal Colonel Mário Baptista Bersama
Headquarters, May 22, 2025
The Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion (MSSI), through the National Institute of Social Security (INSS), held a socialization ceremony today on the social security law for members of FALINTIL-Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL). The ceremony took place in the auditorium of the F-FDTL Headquarters, in Fatuhada, Dili.
In his speech, the Chief of Staff of the Chief of General Staff of the F-FDTL, Colonel Marcelino Ximenes “RIZAI” asked the military to pay close attention to the social security law that will be distributed by INSS teams. “I ask you to pay attention to the social security law, so our friends from social security, come and share your good information, because during this period we are all concerned about the social security law, we talk about our money every month, where it goes, really or not, tomorrow we will get our right to retirement.” That is why today they are here to give information to all of us, here to senior officers, subalterns, sergeants and prasas, here they will share the law that exists, this socialization you should pay attention to what our friends give us about the social security law. He added that we may know our law, but we are not aware of this situation. In the world, many people express themselves like this, but each country has its own opinions. Pay close attention to our friends and advisors who will share their experiences with us. You can return to your component and share with your other friends. End.
F-FDTL Media Nhoy Borges & Paya
United States of America, May 22, 2025
A member of the FALINTIL-Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL), Lieutenant Colonel Salustiano de Vasconcelos, currently the Second Air Force Commander of the F-FDTL, has completed the Air Force General Staff Command Course held at Maxwell AFB, Montgomery AFB, United States Forces Alabama, for a one-year term from May 19, 2024 to June 22, 2025.
This course was held because the FALINTIL-FDTL had the opportunity to participate in the course through the Defense Cooperation Program, which took place at the Air University.
The objective of this course is to develop Air Force leadership capabilities to prepare for joint, multinational, and interagency operations, educate and train operational-level leaders to become more agile, innovative, and adaptable, with critical thinking skills to communicate effectively, and to be able to engage in teamwork or group command to execute mission principles. Joint Action Aircraft in a complex and uncertain environment.
The course was conducted in the 2024-2025 academic year and was attended by 400 senior officers of the United States Armed Forces (US) with the rank of Major and Lieutenant Colonel. In addition, there are also students from 84 countries and 69 countries with the rank of Major, including a student from FILNTTLF, who is a new participant.
Before starting their studies at ACSC, Maxwell AFB - Alabama, all international officers will participate in the International Officer Preparatory Course for one and a half months. Force Base, Alabama, United States of America.
This course is designed to familiarize international students with the culture, familiarize them with the curriculum, materials, and assessment methods during the ACSC course, prepare students' writing, reading, thinking, and discussion skills at the academic level, familiarize them with the organization, mission, and doctrine of the U.S. forces, starting July 20, 2014-2024, and students who successfully complete the ACSC preparatory course will receive a diploma.
The topics covered in this course are
- Academic Preparation
- American and Institutional Ideals (American and Institutional Ideals)
- Leadership (With Leadership)
- Military Studies (Military Study)
- Communication Skills
- Academic Visit to the Field Training Program (FSP) in Washington, DC.
The Air Force General Staff Command Course (ACSC) is a very rigorously conducted postgraduate program lasting 46 weeks (eleven months) starting on July 8, 2024 and ending on July 21, 2025, and is administered through semi-intensive activities, lectures and courses for the ACSC. Two semesters covering academic subjects such as profession of arms, leadership and ethics, joint operations, air power and international security environment, as well as in the last month of the course also practicing War Games Exercises, students who successfully complete the course will receive credits for ACSC Joint Professional Military Education I (JPME I) and Diploma.
F-FDTL Media
Lieutenant Colonel (Grad) Salustiano de Vasconcelos
Dili, 20 May 2025
Members of the FALINTIL-Forças de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) Air Component take part in a parade at the Dili Municipal Authority to commemorate the 23rd Independence Day of Timor-Leste.
However, the overall theme for the celebration of the 23rd Independence Day of Timor-Leste is “STRENGTHENING PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT”.
F-FDTL Media Team
Presidential Palace, 20 May 2025
Deputy Chief of Staff of the FALINTIL-East Timor Defence Forces (F-FDTL), Major General Calisto Santos 'Coliati' participates in the ceremony to commemorate the 23rd Independence Day of Timor-Leste, at the Presidential Palace, Aitarak Laran, Dili.
F-FDTL media team
Headquarters, 7 May 2025.
The entire command structure of the FALINTIL-Timor-Leste Defence Forces (F-FDTL) paid its last respects to the commander of Region IV Leão Fronteira, the late Ernesto Fernandes “Dudu” at the Headquarters building, Fatuhada, Dili.
The late Ernesto Fernandes ‘Dudu’ passed away on 7 May 2025, this morning, at the Guido Valadares National Hospital (HNGV).
As we pay our last respects to the late Chief of the F-FDTL General Staff, Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek, in his last message to the deceased, we gather here with heavy hearts to welcome Commander Dudu, our Hero who has come to the FALINTIL-FDTL Headquarters.
The institution that we also consider his home, the house that he dedicated with sweat, sacrifice and life to defend and build in difficult times.
“The courage, dedication and spirit of service of the Commander will always be recorded in our memory, especially all his good deeds during his life, especially in the places where he served. Commander Dudu served our country with honor, and his sacrifice guaranteed our freedom. He guides and illuminates our path and inspires us to live with courage and determination. His story continues to inspire us to be responsible citizens, conscientious citizens, dedicated citizens and, above all, to be nationalists and patriots to contribute to the strengthening of our national independence.”
The Lieutenant General also emphasized that the good deeds of the late commander deserve our feeling of gratitude for the legacy he left, as well as our prayers and our feeling of solidarity with the family during this difficult time.
The Chief of the General Staff of the F-FDTL informed that the Institution offers all the support whenever the family needs to honor and dignify all the good deeds he left.
Maun Dudu, although you are gone, your spirit will inspire us to continue, especially the children who now serve in the institution whose roots come from FALINTIL. Thank you for your courage and dedication. Qualities that will be passed on to our young soldiers so that they may follow the spirit of leadership that you left behind. CEMGFA Lieutenant General Falur Rate Laek has finished.
Rest in peace and thank you very much, Hero!
F-FDTL Media
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