Niclas L. von Bonsdorff

Retired military officer

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

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The anniversary day began with laying a wreath at the Peacekeepers’ Memorial in Hietaniemi Cemetery. Celebration continued with a keynote speech and commemorations.
#FincentAnniversary # UNDay #UN80 #FINCENT56

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

Looking back at my recent tour as FIN liaison officer to US @CENTCOM in Tampa, Florida. It was an honor to serve with friends and allies in the US. Thank you, and God bless.

[U.S. Central Command @CENTCOM]

U.S. Central Command Bids Farewell to Gen. Kurilla, Welcomes
New Leadership

U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the outgoing commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), relinquished command today to U.S. Navy Adm. Brad Cooper during a change of command ceremony held at the Tampa Convention Center. Prior to assuming command, Adm. Cooper served as deputy commander of CENTCOM.

Multiple Department of Defense officials attended the event as well as distinguished defense leaders from partner nations around the world.

Gen. Kurilla assumed command of CENTCOM in April 2022. During his time as commander, he led U.S. military efforts in the Middle East maintaining regional stability and security as well as the enduring defeat of ISIS. He led the planning and execution of over 15 major combined combat operations, including Operations Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer.

"I know that under the leadership of Adm. Brad Cooper, with the support of the Defense Department and Joint Staff, the counsel and contributions of our allies and partners, and support of our headquarters and component teams, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coastguardsmen, and Guardians of Central Command who serve this nation on the front lines of freedom will always succeed," said Gen. Kurilla. "It has been the honor of my life to have been their commander."

Adm. Cooper is a 1989 graduate of the U.S Naval Academy and holds a master's degree in strategic intelligence from the National Intelligence University. As the commander of CENTCOM, Adm.
Cooper will have oversight of all U.S. military missions throughout the
21-country area of responsibility which includes the Middle East and Central Asia.

"U.S. Central Command and the entire joint force have performed exceptionally well under the leadership of Gen. Kurilla, helping to bolster partnerships, increase lethality of U.S. forces, and defend Americans and civilians abroad," said Adm. Cooper. "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead America's sons and daughters as we support the important mission of enhancing regional security and stability in the Central Command region."

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

@AtteHarjanne Hienoa, Atte. 👌

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

@KoivistoN @FINCENTFI @mpkkfi @MikaKalliomaa Kiitos Niina! Juuri näin on. 👌

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

Thank you and best wishes to the new commandant @FINCENTFI Esapekka Vehkaoja and all of the extended Team #FINCENTFI family, here, there and everywhere. You rock!

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

High level visit from NATO! Rear Admiral Gunnstein Bruasdal, SHAPE DCOS PD is the requirement authority on training on Human Security, Fincent's top subject.

#NATO #globalprogramming #HumanSecurity #trainingleaders

[Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu @mpkkfi]

'@FINCENTFI 54 vuotta!

Tiistaina vietetyssä vuosittaisessa FINCENTin perinnepäivässä pinnalla oli laajeneva kurssiyhteistyö eri toimijoiden, kuten Nato-koulun ja Euroopan hybridiuhkien torjunnan osaamiskeskuksen kanssa.

Lue lisää: https://t.co/fazlj5nTrk

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Welcome to FINCENT.

#FINCENTFI
#trainingleaders
#NATO #MC2PS
#crisismanagement #trainingdevelopment

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

Слава Україні!
Honouring the Independence Day of Ukraine 🇺🇦
#Ukraine️

[Arnaud Castaignet @arnocast]

500th day of full-scale war. President Zelensky publishes a beautiful and impressive video of his visit to Snake Island. This man is a leader of historic proportions.

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

@iamishkina @FINCENTFI Thank you. Proud and happy to have you on the team. 🇺🇦🇫🇮

Victory will come.

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

@CapaPietilainen @ManuTuominen Kiitos tuesta ja kannustuksesta. Menestystä molemmille. 🫡

#fincentfi 🇫🇮

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

The year has been remarkable in many ways. Thank you to everyone who contributed to Fincent's success.

Now time to slow down for the holidays. See you in August.

#fincentfi 🇫🇮 #trainingleaders
#holidays 🌞

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

@Joanna_Siekiera @FINCENTFI Thank you, dearest. Enjoy summer, see you soon.

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The #NATO conference conducted with success. Great audience, interesting topics and good discussions. The way ahead is paved and plans can be made.

Thank you for visiting #Helsinki. Safe travels and see you soon!

#StrongerTogether #humansecurity #mc2ps #cimic #resilience

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

"NATO’s Partnership Training and Education Centres commit to supporting Ukraine."

A mutual agreement of this year's PTEC Conference in Colombia. Read more: https://t.co/wknLedB2pN

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

The table is set for next week's #NATO #ADC conference at Fincent, our first one as official members of the Alliance!

https://t.co/RD1fi21DQ1

Welcome to Finland. Welcome to NATO.

#StrongerTogether
#mc2ps #trainingleaders

[Finnish Defence Forces International Centre @FINCENTFI]

"Dear readers, many good things are underway for Team Fincent this spring and summer." ☀️

New column by Commandant Niclas L. von Bonsdorff is now published on our website. Read more:
https://t.co/u7pBldsqbX

[Niclas L. von Bonsdorff @nicvonbons]

@KemppainenPasi_ @FINCENTFI @EASF4Peace @rwandarpa @NATOSFACOE @JCISFA @UNDSS @CMCFinland @rmv_koulu @Polamk Thank you, Pasi. Same back to you.