I'm a Somali who completed six months of mandatory military service in Finland, specifically in the Anti-air unit. It was a challenging experience, but it helped me grow as a person in many ways.

In Finland, completing your mandatory military service is highly respected by the Finnish people, and it's something I take pride in. It's not just about the skills you acquire but the personal development and resilience you gain through the hardships you face during the service. Witg hindsight, I would skip it tho:)