2026-08-10 12:00 UTC
The first Finn graduates from Sandhurst.
Roni Nokelainen became an ensign (jaeger platoon leader) during conscript service and was admitted to the FDF Defence College before being selected for Sandhurst. He will complete his studies (Masters in military science) in Finland.
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Roni Nokelainen, 22, teki hist...
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@jmkorhonen.fi@bsky.brid.gy 2026-08-10 12:02
Finns have been very much Anglophiles for more than a century, and there is still some residual sadness that we ended up on the opposing sides in the Second World War, and for practical purposes years afterwards. I for one welcome deeper Finnish-British cooperation!