Vahur Karus (born 17 November 1974) is an Estonian military personnel.[1]

Vahur Karus
Vahur Karus (2022)
Born (1974-11-17) 17 November 1974 (age 50)
Pärnu, Estonia
AllegianceEstonia
Service / branchEstonian Defence Forces
Years of service1993 – present
RankMajor General

Career

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Karus was born on 17 November 1974 in Pärnu.[2] Since 1993 he has worked for Estonian Defence Forces. From 2006 to 2007 he was the commander of the Estonian Contingency in Afghanistan. He has been the commander of the Scouts Battalion. Since 2018 he was the commander of 1st Infantry Brigade.[1] Later he became the Commander of the Estonian Military Academy and since 2024 he is Chief of Staff at the Headquarters of the Estonian Defence Forces.

References

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  1. ^ a b "1. jalaväebrigaadi juhib tänasest kolonel Vahur Karus". Kaitsevägi (in Estonian). Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ Eesti Laskurliidu presidendiks valiti brigaadikindral Vahur Karus
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