Team Member Ari T. Grönroos 


	Ari T. Grönroos
	Hamina
	Finland, Europe
	Officer.
	Captain.
	Age 32. Single.

I was born in February 1963 in a small town called Keuruu. It is located in the middle of Finland and the terrain consists of large forest areas and hundreds of lakes.

After graduating from Haapamäki i High School in 1982 I went to the army for my national service. There I was trained as a reserve officer. After my national service I worked in the army as a trainer for six months and then I went to the Finnish Military Academy in 1984.

Since graduating from the Military Academy in 1987 I have worked in the southeast of Finland. My first unit was situated in Kouvola which is the capital of the southeast region. I started there as an instructional officer and one year after that I was promoted to a company commander. In 1989 the whole regiment was moved to Hamina which is a nice small town on the southeast coast.

After my captain course in 1992 I have been chief of the educational branch of our anti-aircraft-artillery regiment. Next autumn I will begin my studies in War College. It will take two years to get the rank of general staff officer.

Music takes up most of me free time. I listen to music and I am also a bass player in our band. We play mostly dance music. I am also interested in all kinds of sports but my personal favourite is skiing.

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