Background
Laari, Jouni Seppo was born on December 30, 1961 in Lappeenranta, Finland. Son of Jukka Seppo and Eine Sisko (Leino) Laari.
Laari, Jouni Seppo was born on December 30, 1961 in Lappeenranta, Finland. Son of Jukka Seppo and Eine Sisko (Leino) Laari.
Graduate, Finnish Officer Cadet School, Helsinki, 1985. Graduate, Infantry Fighting School, Tuusula, Finland, 1990. Graduate, Finnish Military Academy, Helsinki, 1995.
Commissioned officer Finnish Army, 1985, advanced through grades to major, 1995. Officer cadet Officer Cadet School, Helsinki, 1982-1985. Field officer Armoured Brigade, Hameenlinna, Finland, 1985-1989.
Battalion commanding officer Infantry Fighting School, Tuusula, Finland, 1989-1990. Staff officer Armoured Brigade, Hameenlinna, Finland, 1990-1993. General staff officer Military Academy, Helsinki, 1993-1995.
G3 Armoured Brigade, Hameenlinna, 1995-1997. General staff officer Finnish Defense Staff, Helsinki, since 1997. Project officer Finnish Helicopter Program, Helsinki, since 1998.
Member Finnish Military Science Society (board directors since 1999), Helicopter Association International, Army Aviation Association American.
Married Tarja Paivikki Makkonen, June 13, 1992. Children: Karoliina, Eveliina.