How does a young Finnish American man, who grew up in California, end up as a conscript for the Finnish Defence Forces? In this episode, we meet Jonathan Lindborg, who signed up for the military in Finland.

General conscription guarantees Finland's military security. All Finnish men between the ages of 18 and 60 are liable for military service. Women can apply for voluntary military service. All men must either do military service or non-military service. Read more here: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/conscription

Brigadier General Pekka Toveri shares elements of the defense cooperation between the United States and Finland on a general level.

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In May 2019, we're celebrating the centennial of Finland-U.S. diplomatic relations. In honor of this continued friendship, the Washington D.C. based Embassy of Finland's communication team's Satu Järveläinen highlights all things Finnish American in a new Suomi-Finland Podcast series.

Host: Satu Järveläinen, Communications Coordinator, Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C.

Interviewees:
Jonathan Lindborg, Conscript at the Guard Jaeger Regiment, a Finnish Army unit located in Santahamina, Helsinki.

Pekka Toveri, Brigadier General, Defence, Military, Naval and Air Attaché, in Washington D.C.