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Education and training at the Infantry School – consideration of lessons learned relating to the war in Ukraine and alliances 16.3.2026 13.04 Blog The Infantry School (INFS) trains non-commissioned officers (NCOs) on a number of levels, as well as...

Huusko, Janne Date and place of birth 1 OCT 1969, Raisio Position Chief of Staff, Navy Command Finland Family Married Two children Military rank Commodore Military education 2019 National Defence Course 2009 Course for Superior Staff 2000-2001 Gen...

Military Academy The Military Academy is located in Santahamina, Helsinki. It is responsible for the Bachelor of Military Sciences studies given in the National Defence University and also provides guidance on the studies organised in the Service ...

The Midnight Hawks is the official aerobatic team of the Finnish Air Force. The team with its four Hawk jet trainers has proudly presented the consummate flying skills of Finnish military pilots in air shows in Finland and abroad since 1997. All Midnight Hawks pilots are qualified air combat and Hawk flight instructors at the Air Force Academy, rehearsing aerobatics on top of their teaching responsibilities.

Valtonen, Vesa Petteri Brigadier General Position Chief of Personnel (J1) Date and place of birth 10.7.1969, Joutseno Family Married Two children Career Matriculation, Kuusa Upper Secondary School 1988 Military service, Kymi Engineer Battalion 198...

Salo, Mikael Brigadier General Position Assistant Chief of Staff J7, Joint Force Command Norfolk Date and place of birth 8.8.1971, Jokioinen Family Married Three children Career Matriculation, Kuhala High School, 1991 Conscript, Armored Battalion,...

Nisula Kari, Juhani Rank Lieutenant General Assignment Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations Date and place of birth 11 October 1967 in Jalasjärvi Family Common-law spouse Maarit Isola Three children Training Matriculation examination, Parainen High S...

Salo, Mikael Brigadier General Position Assistant Chief of Staff J7, Joint Force Command Norfolk Date and place of birth 8.8.1971, Jokioinen Family Married Three children Career Matriculation, Kuhala High School, 1991 Conscript, Armored Battalion,...

Studying at the National Defence University The National Defence University offers university classes to approximately 900 people annually and continuing training to approximately 1,000 people. This page brings together general information useful ...

Saari, Rami Kalervo Lieutenant General Position Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel Date and place of birth 31 May 1966, Tarvasjoki Family Spouse: Tiina Puhakka One child Career Matriculation examination, Lieto Upper Secondary School 1985 Military Ac...

Karsikas, Jarkko Antero Brigadier General Position Deputy Commander / Chief of Staff, Nato Communications and Information Systems Group, Nato ACO Date and place of birth 1.1.1971, Alahärmä Family Married, three children Career Matriculation Examin...

Puustinen, Aki Juhani Brigadier General Position Chief of Staff Finnish Air Force Date and place of birth 24 May 1972, Nilsiä Family Married, Four children Education • Matriculation examination, Nilsiä Upper Secondary School 1992 • National Defenc...

As a conscript in the Naval Academy The Naval Academy takes in conscripts for the Reserve Officer Course that is organized twice a year. In addition to this, conscripts serve at the school as ship’s cooks, graphic designers and with special tasks ...

Takamaa, Sami-Antti Brigadier General Position Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Operations Date and place of birth 4 July 1967, Kangasala Family Married, three children Career • Matriculation Examination, Oulu University Teacher Training School 1986 • ...

Heikkinen, Aki Juhani Brigadier General Position Assistant Chief of Staff, Operations, Defence Command Date and place of birth 25 November 1973, Oulu Family Married, one child Education Matriculation examination, Kiiminki High School 1992 National...

Honko, Matti Brigadier General Position Adviser to the Commanding General (ACG) of the 10th Mountain Division of the United States Army Date and place of birth 11 March 1972, Nivala Family Spouse Niina Honko, four children Career Matriculation exa...

Viitasaari, Markku Tapio Brigadier General Position Director of the National Defence Unit, Ministry of Defence Date and place of birth 18 September 1969 Espoo Family Married One child Career Matriculation examination, Tapiola High School 1988 Mili...

Nurmi, Sami Heikki Major General Position Deputy Chief of Staff Strategy Date and place of birth 6 April 1967, Riihimäki Family Wife Kirsi Nurmi One child Education Matriculation, Pohjolanrinne High School 1987 Military service, Uusimaa (Nyland) B...

Vilho Pekka Turunen Major General Position Defence Command Chief of Intelligence, Director of Finnish Defence Intelligence Date and place of birth January 26, 1967 in Mikkeli, Finland Marital status and family Married, two adult sons Education 201...

Voluntary military service for women - Frequently asked questions