Rauno Sirk

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Rauno Sirk (born 27 June 1975 in Viljandi) is Estonian Brigadier General and the Commander of the Estonian Air Force since 2019. [1] [2]

2007-2009 he was the commander of Estonian Air Force's Headquarters. Since 2012 he is the commander of Ämari Air Base. [2]

In 2008 he was awarded with Order of the Cross of the Eagle, IV class. [3]

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References

  1. "Commander of the Air Force brigadier general Rauno Sirk". Republic of Estonian Defence Forces. 8 March 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Personaalia". Sõdur. 1: 59. 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  3. "Teenetemärkide kavalerid: Rauno Sirk". www.president.ee. Retrieved 20 May 2021.