Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

The Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

The Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

The Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Deputy Chief of Staff Transformation and Integration, Brigadier General Chris Gent, Head of Department at MCLCC, Colonel Ove Staurset and Mayor of Mikkeli Janne Kinnunen attend the Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

The Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen attends the Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen attends the Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Deputy Chief of Staff Transformation and Integration, Brigadier General Chris Gent attends the Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command in Mikkeli

Lieutenant General Jez Bennett attends the Opening Ceremony of NATO's Northern Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) in Mikkeli, Finland, on October 3, 2025. The MCLCC commenced operations in Mikkeli on September 1. The role of the Northern Land Command is to lead NATO's land forces and coordinate the activities of national land forces in the northern region. LEHTIKUVA / MATIAS HONKAMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Matias Honkamaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Simona Aebersold from IFK Göteborg-1 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Sofia Haajanen from SK Pohjantähti-1 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Pia Young Vik from OK Linne-1 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Anne Margrethe Hauske Nordberg from Nylandens SK-1 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Alina Niggli from Halden SK-1 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Miri Tharene Ödum from IFK Göteborg-2 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Miri Tharene Ödum from IFK Göteborg-2 competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes competes during the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Malin Agervig-Kristiansson of team IFK Göteborg Sweden competes at the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes during the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes during the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes during the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes during the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes during the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes getting ready for the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Mikkeli-Jukola 2025

Athletes getting ready for the start of the ladies' Venla Relay of the international orienteering relay competition Mikkeli-Jukola in Mikkeli, Finland on June 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Naton maavoimien johtoportaan perustaminen Suomeen.

Naton maavoimien johtoportaan perustaminen Suomeen.

Finnish Defence Ministeri Antti Häkkänen (right) and Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki during press conference in Helsinki, Finland, on September 27, 2024. The defence administration of Finland proposes Mikkeli, the town where the Finnish Army Command is based, as the location for NATO's Multi Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC). LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Naton maavoimien johtoportaan perustaminen Suomeen.

Naton maavoimien johtoportaan perustaminen Suomeen.

Finnish Defence Ministeri Antti Häkkänen (right) and Commander of the Finnish Army, Lieutenant General Pasi Välimäki during press conference in Helsinki, Finland, on September 27, 2024. The defence administration of Finland proposes Mikkeli, the town where the Finnish Army Command is based, as the location for NATO's Multi Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC). LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Naton maavoimien johtoportaan perustaminen Suomeen.

Naton maavoimien johtoportaan perustaminen Suomeen.

Finnish Defence Ministeri Antti Häkkänen during press conference in Helsinki, Finland, on September 27, 2024. The defence administration of Finland proposes Mikkeli, the town where the Finnish Army Command is based, as the location for NATO's Multi Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC). LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)