Baltic Defence College to Hold Change of Command Ceremony and Graduation on 17 June 2026
The Baltic Defence College is hosting a graduation and change of command ceremony in Tartu, Estonia, on June 17, 2026. The event will feature the transition of leadership between military officials from Lithuania and Latvia and celebrate the graduation of 104 students from 16 nations.
Why it matters
This event underscores the ongoing commitment to multinational military cooperation and professional education within the Baltic region amidst evolving security environments.
The Baltic Defence College will hold its Change of Command Ceremony and Graduation on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 in Tartu, Estonia. The event will mark the handover of command from Brigadier General Alvydas iuparis of Lithuania to Brigadier General Egils Le činskis of Latvia, while also celebrating the graduation of students from three senior-level professional military education programmes.
The article provides a straightforward, factual report on a scheduled military event without emotive language or political commentary.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in