Martin doing an attendance check for his squad during basic training. Photo: Robert Markus Liiv.
Martin was a conscript in Estonian Defence Forces between July 2022 and June 2023, after which he worked as a public affairs officer at the Estonian Military Academy until March 2024.
Martin started his service in the Signal's Battalion, finishing his 11-month national service at Strategic Communications Centre (SCC) in Tallinn.
During his time with the armed forces, he completed training as an infantry solider, motor transport operator and combat camera (comcam) operator.
Martin holds the rank of 2nd lieutenant.
Below are some images Martin took while serving in SCC and Estonian Military Academy.
03.01.2023, Tallinn, EST. Ceremony for four former Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) maritime patrol vessels joining the Estonian Navy. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
03.01.2023, Tallinn, EST. Ceremony for four former Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) maritime patrol vessels joining the Estonian Navy. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
11.01.2023, Paldiski, EST. Lieutenant colonel Margot Künnapuu, Commander of the Guard Battalion, saluting during a lineup. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
19.01.2023, Tapa, EST. Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence for the United Kingdom, signing a contract for military aid for Ukraine. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
19.01.2023, Tapa, EST. Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence of Estonia (right) and Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence for the United Kingdom (left) during a press conference for military aid for Ukraine. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission at a ceremony for Estonia's 105 years of independence. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission placing flowers during a ceremony for Estonia's 105 years of independence. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
23.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, giving an interview at Freedom Square. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. General Martin Herem (middle), Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, giving a speech during a parade commemorating Estonia's 105 years of independence. In the background (from the left): President of Estonia, Alar Karis; Jüri Ratas, President of the Riigikogu; Major general Veiko-Vello Palm, head of ESTDIV; Kaja Kallas, Prime minister of Estonia; Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Major general Riho Ühtegi, head of the Defence League; Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces posing with the Freedom Cross. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023. Estonia's 105 years of independence. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. Boeing B-52 Stratofortress flying over the Freedom Square in celebration of Estonia's 105 years of independence. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
23.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, saluting during a practice parade. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
23.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, saluting during a practice parade. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
24.02.2023, Tallinn, EST. Command Sergeant Major of the Estonian Defence Forces sergeant major Enn Adoson (left) and General Martin Herem, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces (right) arriving to Estonia's 105 years of independence parade. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi. Photo: Martin Pedaja/ © Kaitsevägi
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