Contacts for the media
The telephone number of the Defence Command's media service is 0299 510 975 and the e-mail [email protected]
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We serve the media at this number and by email on weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm.
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Our national switch board number is +358 299 800.
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Media service of the Defence Command can be reached via email [email protected] or by phone +358 299 510 975. We assist the media on weekdays from 8am to 4pm.
- Director of Public Affairs, Captain (Navy) Kaarle Wikström, mobile +358 299 500 700
- Deputy Chief of Public Affairs Division, Lieutenant Colonel Teemu Saressalo, 0299 500 701
Public information officers
- Chief of Public Affairs, Master of Arts Suvi Manelius, mobile +358 299 500 720
- Chief of Public Affairs, Licentiate of Social Sciences Max Arhippainen (on leave of absence)
- Public Affairs Officer, MBA Tiina Möttönen, mobile +358 299 500 721
- Web Editor-In-Chief, Master of Arts Jere Paldanius, mobile +358 299 500 726
- Social Media Producer, Johanna Kokkola-Kettunen, mobile +358 299 500 733
- Public Affairs Officer, Swedish, Licentiate of Social Sciences Henrik Gahmberg, mobile +358 299 500 722
- Media Analyst, Master of Arts Eevi Alanissi, mobile +358 299 500 727
- Planner, Samuli Ojala, mobile +358 299 500 747
- Press Secretary, Master of Arts Aira Lappalainen, mobile +358 299 500 724
- Graphic Designer, Markus Lehtonen, mobile +358 299 500 705
- Public Affairs Officer, Katri Kokkola, mobile +358 299 500 723
- Public Affairs Officer, Milla Huunonen, mobile +358 299 500 735
- Public Information Officer, Joni Määttä, mobile +358 299 500 717
Planning Section
- Section Officer, Lieutenant Commander Tommi Sorvari, mobile +358 299 500 711
- Planner, Captain Harry Lagerström +358 299 500 734
- Planner, Master of Political Science Mikko Harjulehto, mobile +358 299 500 713
- Planner, Marko Jalkanen, mobile +358 299 500 731
Ruotuväki newspaper
- Editor-in-Chief, Master of Social Sciences Mikko Ilkko, mobile +358 299 500 715
- Managing Editor, Master of Political Science Eero Pulkkinen, mobile +358 299 500 719
- Web News Editor, Elis Henell, mobile +358 299 500 738
Finnish Defence Forces C5 Agency (Puolustusvoimien johtamisjärjestelmäkeskus)
Myllyjärventie 10
PO BOX 47, 40101 JYVÄSKYLÄ
- Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Jukka-Pekka Virtanen
- Public Information Officer, Anu Kalenius
Defence Forces Defence Research Agency (Puolustusvoimien tutkimuslaitos)
Riihimäki office
Tykkikentäntie 1
PO BOX 10, 11311 RIIHIMÄKI
Tuusula office
Rantatie 66
PO BOX 5, 04401 JÄRVENPÄÄ
Ylöjärvi office
Paroistentie 20
PO BOX 5, 34111 LAKIALA
- Chief of Staff, Colonel Mikko Mäntynen
- Communication Specialist Johanna Suominen
Centre for Military Medicine (Sotilaslääketieteen keskus)
Tykkikentäntie 1, Riihimäki
PO BOX 5, 11311 RIIHIMÄKI
- Deputy of the Chief of Staff, Major Lauri Rissanen
- Public Information Officer, Maria Veijalainen
Army Command (Maavoimien esikunta)
Karkialampi
PO BOX 145, 50101 MIKKELI
- Chief Public Information Officer, Päivi Hurttia
- Erikka Mannila on leave of absence
- Public Affairs Officerr, Tuuli Harviainen
- Public Affairs Officer, Päivi Lohi
- Public Affairs Officer, Elli Ahro
- Erika Koskinen on leave of absence
- Public Affairs Officer, Viljami Honkiniemi
- Web Public Affairs Officer, Lauri Paju
Brigade-level units
Jaeger Brigade (Jääkäriprikaati)
- Public Affairs Officer, Taina Pirinen
Guard Jaeger Regiment (Kaartin jääkärirykmentti)
- Public Affairs Officer, Lotta Laaksonen
- Public Affairs Officer, Maria Hurme
Kainuu Brigade (Kainuun prikaati)
- Public Affairs Officer, Satu Hujanen
Karelia Brigade (Karjalan prikaati)
- Public Affairs Officer, Päivi Visuri
Army Academy (Maasotakoulu)
- Public Affairs Officer, Nina Tirkkonen
Armoured Brigade (Panssariprikaati)
- Public Affairs Officer, Jessika Mikola
Pori Brigade (Porin prikaati)
- Public Affairs Officer, Henna Mäntylä
- Public Information Officer, Annu Laine (on leave of absence)
- Public Information Officer, Sanna Närä (on leave of absence)
Utti Jaeger Regiment (Utin jääkärirykmentti)
- Public Affairs Officer, Pia Enroos
Navy Command (Merivoimien esikunta)
Rykmentintie 15
PO BOX 58, 20811 TURKU
- Chief Public Affairs Officer Annele Apajakari
- Public Affairs Officer Markus Malila
- Public Affairs Officer Nina Soini
Brigade-level units
Naval Academy (Merisotakoulu)
- Deputy Commandant, Commander Mika Dahlbo
- Public Affairs Officer Inka Jousmaa
Coastal Fleet (Rannikkolaivasto)
- Chief of Staff, Commander Jan-Erik Aitos
- Public Affairs Officer Ella Haataja
Coastal Brigade (Rannikkoprikaati)
- Chief of Staff, Commander Ville Vänskä
- Public Affairs Officer Silja Pokki
Nyland Brigade (Uudenmaan prikaati)
- Chief of Staff, Commander Pekka Snellman
- Public Affairs Officer Hanna Tallberg
Air Force Command (Ilmavoimien esikunta)
Garrison (Varuskunta), Building 300, Tikkakoski
PO BOX 30, 41161 TIKKAKOSKI
- Chief Public Affairs Officer, Master of Social Sciences Joni Malkamäki
- Public Affairs Officer MA Suvi Sunnarborg
- Public Affairs Officer Tuomas Saavalainen
- Public Affairs Officer Tuulia Kujanpää
- Planning Coordinator Mirva Riihimäki
Brigade-level units
Air Force Academy (Ilmasotakoulu)
- Deputy Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Sami Nenonen
- Public Affairs Officer Virpi Ruotsalainen
Lapland Air Wing (Lapin lennosto)
- Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Petteri Puusa
- Public Affairs Officer Anne Torvinen
Karelia Air Wing (Karjalan lennosto)
- Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Samuli Tanttu
- Public Affairs Officer Niina Pirskanen
Satakunta Air Wing (Satakunnan lennosto)
- Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Petri Landkammer
- Public Affairs Officer Tiina Koivisto
Hatanpään valtatie 30
PL 69, 33541 TAMPERE
- Chief Public Affairs, Ville Tuokko
- Section Officer, Captain Tommi Kangasmaa
- Public Affairs Officer, Vili Riuttanen
- Chief Public Affairs Officer, Master of Arts Ossian Hartig
- Public Affairs Officer Helmi Saarela
- Public Affairs Officer Juho Autio
- Chief of Publication, Managing Editor of Defensor Patriae, Aki Aunala
