Minister of Defence thanked outstanding contributors to the field of defence
Minister of Defence Jüri Luik is honouring contributors to and developers of the field of defence, for their outstanding work in contributing to the national defence of Estonia, with Crosses of Merit of the Ministry of Defence, badges, letters of appreciation and valuable gifts.
Today, the Minister of Defence presented 1 Cross of Merit, Second Class; 4 Crosses of Merit, Third Class; 32 gold badges, 29 silver badges, and 2 letters of appreciation and valuable gifts.
With the Directive of the Minister of Defence
CROSS OF MERIT OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SECOND CLASS
- Mrs Reelika Semjonov
For long-term dedication to the spreading of national defence education and preparation of textbooks, and making national defence education one of the most popular electives.
CROSS OF MERIT, THIRD CLASS, OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Mrs Külli Tulvik
For her long-term and important contribution and dedication to the development of Estonia's national defence infrastructure.
- Mr Olavi Jänes
Olavi Jänes, for his long-term outstanding contribution to the development of the Baltic Defence College and promoting the teaching of the Law of Armed Conflict.
- Hr Raul Adlas
For his significant contribution to the development of a training system for military and disaster medicine.
- Mrs Elo Selirand
For her dedication and outstanding work in developing new approaches to subjects involving the War of Independence and her contribution to introducing armoured train No. 7 Wabadus.
GOLD BADGE OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Mr Juha Lampela
For his long-term, meaningful contribution to the development of communication-related cooperation between the Defence Forces of Estonia and Finland. - Mr Jukka Eiste
For his long-term, meaningful contribution to the development of communication-related cooperation between the Defence Forces of Estonia and Finland.
- Mr Marko Tõnuris
For excellent cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and his significant contribution to the national defence of the Republic of Estonia.
- Lieutenant Mihkel Männa
For excellent and fruitful national and international cooperation in the adoption of various geoinformation systems-solutions.
- Mr Alvar Pern
For his long-term and important contribution and dedication to the development of Estonia's national defence infrastructure, and the resolution of complicated real estate cases.
- Mrs Elo Karro
For her long-term and significant contribution to development and cooperation in financial planning in the area of governance.
- Mrs Riti Rand-Salong
For her long-term and significant contribution to the development of national defence infrastructure in the execution of NATO Investment Program projects.
- Major Gerry Karro
For his long-term and successful contribution to the development of the early warning systems of the Defence Forces.
- Major Kalev Piirisild
For his important, efficient and diversified contribution to the development of defence aviation.
- Lieutenant Roland Murof
For the successful planning and exemplary day-to-day coordination of communication for the increased presence of NATO Allies.
- Mr Indrek Treufeldt
For his dedication and outstanding work in developing new approaches to subjects involving one of the most important periods in Estonia’s history, the War of Independence.
- Mrs Ly Rahula
For her long-term and exemplary management of the financial and services areas at the Seli Health Centre.
- Mrs Kaja Riis
For her long-term and exemplary management of the operation of the Seli Health Centre.
- Mrs Margit Rütmann
For her exemplary service as a masseuse at the Seli Health Centre.
- Mrs Merle Peedoson
For her significant contribution to the development and operation of the conscription system.
- Mrs Heidi Toomse
For her significant contribution to the development and continued operation of Defence Forces recruitment activity.
- Mrs Elisa Jakson
For her outstanding contribution to the development of the mobile app “Get Ready!” and the carrying out of the campaign “Let Us Salute!”
- Mrs Helen Allas
For her outstanding contribution to the involvement of women in national defence and the development of the field of civil protection.
- Mrs Ave Proos
For her outstanding contribution to the development of the mobile app “Get Ready!”
- Sergeant First Class Meelis Pormann
For his significant contribution to national defence as a long-term national defence instructor.
- Master Sergeant Ando Lavrits
For his significant contribution to national defence as a long-term national defence instructor.
- Second Lieutenant Janno Isat
For his significant contribution to national defence as a long-term national defence instructor.
- Mr Viktor Nõmm
For his significant contribution to national defence as a long-term national defence instructor.
- Mr Ott Ojaveer
For his significant contribution to national defence by supporting national defence education at his school.
- Mrs Hille Eek
For her significant contribution to national defence by supporting national defence education at her school.
- Mr Alar Karu
For his significant contribution to the field of national defence.
- Mr Andreas Kliimant
For his significant contribution to the field of national defence.
- Mrs Kati Tamtik
For her significant contribution to the field of national defence.
- Mr Peep Lass
For his significant support to the field of national defence by supporting the creation of armoured train No. 7 Wabadus.
- Mr Marius Kupper
For his significant support to the field of national defence by supporting the creation of armoured train No. 7 Wabadus.
- Major Karin Kanarik
For her dedication and contribution to the integration of the NATO Force Integration Unit with the Defence Forces and for shaping NATO’s positive image in Estonian society.
SILVER BADGE OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Mr Tõnu Maripuu
For his long-term exemplary cooperation and dutiful and professional provision of the service of professional owner supervision in the construction of national defence infrastructure.
- Mr Tony Kikkas
For his significant contribution to the development of the field of security at the Centre for Defence Investment.
- Mrs Merike Linnamägi
For her exemplary cooperation in the development of training areas and the efficient reconciling of the environment and national defence.
- Mrs Riinu Rannap
For her exemplary cooperation in the development of training areas and the efficient reconciling of the environment and national defence.
- Mrs Heleri Aavastik
For outstanding service and significant contribution to promoting Estonia’s international defence related cooperation.
- Master Sergeant Keith Tarakanov
For outstanding dedication and cooperativeness in popularising military service.
- Major Riho Karu
For his long-term dedicated contribution to the national defence of the Republic of Estonia.
- Major Margus Võsu
For his long-term dedicated contribution to the national defence of the Republic of Estonia.
- Mrs Mare Hendrikson
For her long-term and extraordinary contribution to the development of the Kodutütred (Home Daughters), a youth organization within the Defence League.
- Hr Martin Erstu
For his long-term and dedicated work in developing the activities of the Noored Kotkad (Young Eagles), a youth organization within the Defence League, and the Tartu Defence District.
- Mr Kaimo Vahtra
For his long-term and dedicated work in developing the activities of the Noored Kotkad (Young Eagles), a youth organization within the Defence League, and the Valga County Defence District.
- Mr Hellat Rumvolt
For his long-term and dedicated work in developing the activities of the Noored Kotkad (Young Eagles), a youth organization within the Defence League, and the Lääne County Defence District.
- Mr Mati Teder
For his significant contribution to national defence by developing the activities of the Defence League in Järva County.
- Mr Mart Reino
For his personal contribution to the national defence of Estonia and the building-up and activities of the Defence League’s Hiiu County Defence District.
- Captain Taavi Mets
For his significant contribution to the integration of the NATO Force Integration Unit with the Estonian Defence Forces.
- Mr Heiki Magnus
For keeping alive the memory of the Forest Brothers.
- Mr Peeter Kivimäe
For keeping alive the memory of the Finnish Boys.
- Sergeant First Class Henno Rüütel
For his significant contribution to national defence as an active national defence instructor.
- Captain Karel
For his significant contribution to national defence as an active national defence instructor.
- Mr Riho Karu
For his significant contribution to national defence as an active national defence instructor.
- Mr Urmas Liitmäe
For his significant contribution to national defence as an active national defence instructor.
- Mrs Margit Leerimaa
For his significant contribution to national defence as an active national defence instructor.
- Lieutenant Märt Melsas
For his significant contribution to national defence as an active national defence instructor.
- Mr Ivo Posti
For fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Defence.
- Mr Urmas Klaas
For his significant contribution to the field of national defence by supporting the activity of the Defence Forces.
- Mr Andres Kõiv
For fruitful cooperation with the Ministry of Defence.
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND VALUABLE GIFTS
- Lieutenant Pauliine Nettan
For her significant contribution and active dedication to the development of the national defence of Estonia.
- OÜ AT&G representative: Gunnar Manglus
For his significant contribution to the national defence of the Republic of Estonia.