5.3K views · 221 reactions |  Highlights from yesterdays National Day of Commemoration at Collins Barracks, Dublin. Video courtesy of #DFAVS | Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces | Facebook

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The Finnish Defence Forces (Finnish: Puolustusvoimat) are responsible for the defence of Finland. A universal male conscription is in place, under which all men above 18 years of age serve for 165, 255 or 347 days. Alternative non-military service and volunteer service by women are possible. Finland is the only non-NATO EU country bordering Russia. Finland's official policy states that a wartime military strength of 230,000 personnel constitutes a sufficient deterrent. The army consists of a hig

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