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'''Janne Alpertti Jaakkola''' (born 17 July 1967 in [[Vehmaa]])<ref name="fdf">{{cite web |title=Jaakkola, Janne Alpertti |url=https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/janne-jaakkola |publisher=The Finnish Defence Forces |access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> is a [[Finnish people|Finnish]] general, appointed to serve as the [[Chief of Defence (Finland)|Chief of Defence]] from 1 April 2024.<ref name="gov">{{cite web |title=Lieutenant General Janne Jaakkola appointed Chief of Defence |url=https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lieutenant-general-janne-jaakkola-appointed-chief-of-defence |publisher=Government of Finland |access-date=28 March 2024 |date=31 January 2024}}</ref> |
'''Janne Alpertti Jaakkola''' (born 17 July 1967 in [[Vehmaa]])<ref name="fdf">{{cite web |title=Jaakkola, Janne Alpertti |url=https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/general-officers/janne-jaakkola |publisher=The Finnish Defence Forces |access-date=28 March 2024}}</ref> is a [[Finnish people|Finnish]] general, appointed to serve as the [[Chief of Defence (Finland)|Chief of Defence]] and commander of the [[Finnish Defence Forces]] from 1 April 2024.<ref name="gov">{{cite web |title=Lieutenant General Janne Jaakkola appointed Chief of Defence |url=https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/lieutenant-general-janne-jaakkola-appointed-chief-of-defence |publisher=Government of Finland |access-date=28 March 2024 |date=31 January 2024}}</ref> |
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Jaakkola was first commissioned in 1990, and promoted to |
Jaakkola was first commissioned in 1990, and was promoted to captain in 1994, major in 2000, colonel in 2014, brigadier general in 2017, and a full general in 2024.<ref name="fdf" /> |
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He is a graduate of Finland's [[National Defence University (Finland)|National Defence University]], where he finished at the top of his class, with the most senior [[Cadet#Finland|Cadet]] rank of ''Kadettivääpeli''.<ref name="hs24">{{cite news |title=Uusi komentaja on israelilaisen itsepuolustuslajin mestari, jolla on harvinainen sivutoimi |url=https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000010194154.html |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Helsingin Sanomat |date=31 January 2024 |language=fi}}</ref> He subsequently completed general staff officer courses there as well as at the Norwegian Defence University College.<ref name="gov" /> |
He is a graduate of Finland's [[National Defence University (Finland)|National Defence University]], where he finished at the top of his class, with the most senior [[Cadet#Finland|Cadet]] rank of ''Kadettivääpeli''.<ref name="hs24">{{cite news |title=Uusi komentaja on israelilaisen itsepuolustuslajin mestari, jolla on harvinainen sivutoimi |url=https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000010194154.html |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Helsingin Sanomat |date=31 January 2024 |language=fi}}</ref> He subsequently completed general staff officer courses there as well as at the Norwegian Defence University College.<ref name="gov" /> |
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His previous posts have included as [[Aide de Camp]] to the then Chief of Defence, Admiral [[Juhani Kaskeala]], Battalion Commander at the [[Utti Jaeger Regiment]] (2007–2010), Chief of Staff of [[Pori Brigade]] (2013–2015), and Chief of Planning (2021–2022); his most recent role before ascending to the Chief of Defence role was as Deputy Chief of Staff (2023–2024).<ref name="fdf" /><ref name="is24">{{cite news |title=Janne Jaakkola on Puolustusvoimain uusi komentaja – saa poikkeuksellisia arvioita: 'Jäätävän pätevä' |url=https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000010194009.html |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Ilta-Sanomat |date=31 January 2024 |language=fi}}</ref> |
His previous posts have included as [[Aide de Camp]] to the then Chief of Defence, Admiral [[Juhani Kaskeala]], Battalion Commander at the [[Utti Jaeger Regiment]] (2007–2010), Chief of Staff of [[Pori Brigade]] (2013–2015), and Chief of Planning (2021–2022); his most recent role before ascending to the Chief of Defence role was as Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy (2023–2024).<ref name="fdf" /><ref name="is24">{{cite news |title=Janne Jaakkola on Puolustusvoimain uusi komentaja – saa poikkeuksellisia arvioita: 'Jäätävän pätevä' |url=https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000010194009.html |access-date=28 March 2024 |work=Ilta-Sanomat |date=31 January 2024 |language=fi}}</ref> |
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Jaakkola is married to Marjo {{nee}} Hiltunen, with one child.<ref name="fdf" /> Alongside his military duties he manages the family farm near [[Turku]].<ref name="hs24" /> His hobbies include [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]], [[karate]], as well as [[Krav Maga]], in which he is a qualified trainer and holds a 2nd dan.<ref name="hs24" /> |
Jaakkola is married to Marjo {{nee}} Hiltunen, with one child.<ref name="fdf" /> Alongside his military duties he manages the family farm near [[Turku]].<ref name="hs24" /> His hobbies include [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]], [[karate]], as well as [[Krav Maga]], in which he is a qualified trainer and holds a 2nd dan.<ref name="hs24" /> |
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Latest revision as of 03:24, 6 May 2024
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| Born | 17 July 1967 Vehmaa, Finland |
| Allegiance |  Finland |
| Service |  Finnish Army |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank |  General |
Janne Alpertti Jaakkola (born 17 July 1967 in Vehmaa)[1] is a Finnish general, appointed to serve as the Chief of Defence and commander of the Finnish Defence Forces from 1 April 2024.[2]
Jaakkola was first commissioned in 1990, and was promoted to captain in 1994, major in 2000, colonel in 2014, brigadier general in 2017, and a full general in 2024.[1]
He is a graduate of Finland's National Defence University, where he finished at the top of his class, with the most senior Cadet rank of Kadettivääpeli.[3] He subsequently completed general staff officer courses there as well as at the Norwegian Defence University College.[2]
His previous posts have included as Aide de Camp to the then Chief of Defence, Admiral Juhani Kaskeala, Battalion Commander at the Utti Jaeger Regiment (2007–2010), Chief of Staff of Pori Brigade (2013–2015), and Chief of Planning (2021–2022); his most recent role before ascending to the Chief of Defence role was as Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy (2023–2024).[1][4]
Jaakkola is married to Marjo née Hiltunen, with one child.[1] Alongside his military duties he manages the family farm near Turku.[3] His hobbies include Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, as well as Krav Maga, in which he is a qualified trainer and holds a 2nd dan.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Jaakkola, Janne Alpertti". The Finnish Defence Forces. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Janne Jaakkola appointed Chief of Defence". Government of Finland. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Uusi komentaja on israelilaisen itsepuolustuslajin mestari, jolla on harvinainen sivutoimi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Janne Jaakkola on Puolustusvoimain uusi komentaja – saa poikkeuksellisia arvioita: 'Jäätävän pätevä'". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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