Minister of Defence thanked outstanding contributors to the field of defence
Minister of Defence Jüri Luik will be 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.
Yesterday, Minister of Defence Jüri Luik presented 1 Class of Merit, First Class; 2 Classes of Merit, Second Class; 12 Crosses of Merit, Third Class; 22 gold badges; 25 silver badges; 1 letter of appreciation; and 1 valuable gift.
By the Directive of the Minister of Defence
RECIPIENT OF THE CROSS OF MERIT, FIRST CLASS, OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- General Riho Terras for his outstanding and important contribution as the Commander of the Defence Forces in the development of Estonia’s national defence.
CROSS OF MERIT OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SECOND CLASS
- Lieutenant Colonel Mark Paul Attrill, for his outstanding service as of 2015 to the launching of the NATO staff element in Estonia and supporting the necessary preparations for the deployment of NATO allies.
- Commander Gary Lee Brooks, for the outstanding development of bilateral defence cooperation between Estonia and the United Kingdom.
CROSS OF MERIT, THIRD CLASS, OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Commander Carsten Winther
For the promotion of bilateral defence cooperation between Estonia and Denmark. - Colonel Olivier Waché
For the promotion of bilateral defence cooperation between Estonia and France. - Mr Kirk H. Samson
For his outstanding contribution to the development of defence and security related cooperation between Estonia and the United States. - Mr Peter Pedak
For his excellent cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and outstanding contribution in preparing Estonia’s international agreements in the field of national defence.
- Colonel Risto Lumi
For his outstanding contribution to laying the foundation for defence cooperation and promoting defence related assistance between Estonia and Ukraine.
- Mr Leho Lõhmus
For valuing and popularising Estonian military history.
- Mrs Sirje Tomiste
For her long-term and significant contribution to the development of national defence infrastructure and initiative in launching the National Defence Investment Centre.
- Mr Mihkel Tikk
For his significant contribution to the creation of the cyber defence command.
- Mr Andres Hairk
For his significant contribution to the creation of the cyber defence command.
- Major Silver Andre
For his significant contribution to the creation of the cyber defence command.
- Mrs Reet Ringo
For her long-term dedicated contribution to the organisation and systematic ordering of document management at the Ministry of Defence.
GOLD BADGE OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Mr Christopher Bailey
For unified thought provoking thinking and cooperation above and beyond the requirements of his position.
- Mrs Elizabeth A. Jordan
For promoting the cyber defence cooperation partnership between Estonia and the United States.
- Mr Artur Ümar
For long-term cooperation in preserving cultural and military heritage. For the professional preparation of the exhibition ‘A Fragment of Military History from Tallinn’.
- Mr Peeter-Tanel Orro
For his significant contribution to the resolution of questions related to the hosting of armed forces of foreign countries.
- Mr Priit Toomiste
For the development and performance of data analysis reflecting the main activity of the Defence Resources Agency.
- Mrs Piret Taim
For her long-term and effective contribution to the development of Naiskodukaitse.
- Mr Madis Ostra
For his long-term dedication to the field of security within the Ministry of Defence.
- Mrs Olga Sirk
For her long-term impeccable service.
- Mr Pedro Pokk
For his significant contribution to the reviewing of NATO defence plans and notable service in strengthening NATO collective defence in the Baltic Sea region.
- Mrs Külli Jõgeda
For her long-term impeccable service and maintaining and developing crisis preparedness at the Ministry of Defence.
- Mrs Eneli Saabas
For her long-term dedication and effective contribution to the development of the defence industry.
- Mr Ivo Kiviorg
For his long-term exemplary service at the Ministry of Defence
- Mr Taavi Valgma
For his long-term exemplary service at the Ministry of Defence
- Major Mati Kuppar
For his effective and dedicated work in ensuring the operability of Defence Forces monitoring systems.
- Mrs Anna-Kristiina Einama
For a work contribution that goes above and beyond the requirements of her position, always positive attitude and greater than expected dedication.
- Mr Andres Sang
For the long-term, systematic and professional management of communication involving the expansion of Defence Forces training areas and development of infrastructure.
- Mr Liis Rebane
For long-term and effective cooperation with the Ministry of Defence in applying national cyber initiatives.
- Mr Aare Reintam
For his significant contribution to the success of international training at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence.
SILVER BADGE OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
- Mrs Kerstin Raidma
For developing creative solutions for the national defence related campaigns 'Women in Uniform’, ‘Call of the Heart', and 'The Colours of Freedom'.
- Mr Priidik Saluri
For successful cooperation with the Ministry of Defence in ensuring a working environment.
- Mrs Maris Freudenthal
For her long-term and significant contribution to the development of national defence infrastructure and initiative in launching the National Defence Investment Centre.
- Mrs Evelin Paju
For her long-term and significant contribution to the development of national defence infrastructure and initiative in launching the National Defence Investment Centre.
- Mrs Kairi Villak
For her long-term and significant contribution to the development of national defence infrastructure and geo-information systems and her initiative in launching the National Defence Investment Centre.
- Mr Ingvar Arst
For his outstanding contribution to laying the foundation for Estonia's international defence cooperation and promoting defence related assistance.
- Mr Sander Maripuu
For his outstanding contribution to promoting and supporting Estonia's international defence cooperation.
- Dr Katrin Peterson For her outstanding contribution to the functioning and development of the system for assessing the state of health of the persons liable to the national defence obligation.
- Doctor Margit Kivaste
For her outstanding contribution to the functioning and development of the system for assessing the state of health of the persons liable to the national defence obligation. - Doctor Triinu-Mari Ots
For her outstanding contribution to the functioning and development of the system for assessing the state of health of the persons liable to the national defence obligation. - Mrs Maarja Kaurson
For her long-term contribution to the development of document administration at the Defence League.
- Mrs Malle Lõhmus
For her outstanding work as a rehabilitation doctor at the Seli Health Centre.
- Mrs Kadri Viks
For her excellent work as a physiotherapist at the Seli Health Centre.
- Mr Robert Nagel
For his significant contribution to preserving the activities and history of the fight for independence of the Defence League.
- Mr Lauri Tankler
For the nature of European Union defence cooperation and the thorough reflection of Estonia’s corresponding positions.
- Mrs Tuuli Räim
For her long-term and efficient contribution to the organisation of crisis regulation and broad based approach to the development of national defence.
- Mr Ivo Juurvee
For introducing and explaining the history of the intelligence sector to the public.
- Mr Madis Vaikmaa
For the systematic and thorough reflection of the increased presence of NATO and the introduction thereof to the public.
- Mr Kaspar Põllu
For designing the military heritage exhibition ‘A sliver of military heritage from Tallinn’.
- Major Karl Salum
For supporting long-term national defence strategy and medium-term national defence planning.
- Lieutenant Commander Priit Arge
For his significant contribution to the NATO strategic planning process.
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION AND VALUABLE GIFTS
- Mr Hellar Lill
For his long-term and professional work in highlighting the field of military and cultural heritage and history.