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Annukka Ylivaara | |
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Born | 1978 (age 45–46)
[1] Sodankylä, Finland |
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Service/ | Finnish Army |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands held | Uusimaa Jaeger Battalion |
Alma mater | National Defence University |
Annukka Ylivaara is a Finnish lieutenant colonel, and the first woman to serve as a battalion commander in the Finnish Army, [2] following her appointment as commanding officer of the Uusimaa Jaeger Battalion (part of Guard Jaeger Regiment) from May 2022. [3] Her previous posts have included adjutant to the Chief of the Finnish Defence Forces, and roles in e.g. the Lapland Jaeger Battalion. [3]
Ylivaara was born in Sodankylä, Lapland, and comes from a military family. [1] She made her career choice during her voluntary national service. [4] She was first commissioned upon graduation in 2004 from the Finnish National Defence University. [3]
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Annukka Ylivaara | |
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Born | 1978 (age 45–46)
[1] Sodankylä, Finland |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Finnish Army |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands held | Uusimaa Jaeger Battalion |
Alma mater | National Defence University |
Annukka Ylivaara is a Finnish lieutenant colonel, and the first woman to serve as a battalion commander in the Finnish Army, [2] following her appointment as commanding officer of the Uusimaa Jaeger Battalion (part of Guard Jaeger Regiment) from May 2022. [3] Her previous posts have included adjutant to the Chief of the Finnish Defence Forces, and roles in e.g. the Lapland Jaeger Battalion. [3]
Ylivaara was born in Sodankylä, Lapland, and comes from a military family. [1] She made her career choice during her voluntary national service. [4] She was first commissioned upon graduation in 2004 from the Finnish National Defence University. [3]