On 27 April 2026, General Janne Jaakkola, commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, addressed the National Veterans Day ceremony in Mikkeli. In his speech, he thanked veterans and representatives of the war generation for their service and for maintaining the nation’s resilience. Jaakkola used the oak tree as a metaphor for strength, endurance, and continuity, noting that the defence forces aim to foster responsibility, reliability and fairness among all members. He highlighted the importance of passing the lessons of past conflicts to younger generations and reaffirmed the Defence Forces’ commitment to safeguarding national security and upholding the values of freedom and independence.
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