Reinhold Lahti

Major General Reinhold Lahti (3 June 1930 – 20 March 2002) was a Swedish Army officer. During his career, Lahti attended the Military Academy Karlberg and received his officer's commission in 1954. He continued his education at the Swedish Armed Forces Staff College, rising to the rank of captain and serving at various regiments. He then joined the General Staff Corps, completing additional training in the United States and eventually becoming a lieutenant colonel. Later, he was promoted to colonel and appointed as a regiment commander. In his role as Chief of Home Guard, he implemented significant changes, such as allowing women with military training to join, providing a free magazine to all personnel, and expanding the Home Guard's capabilities. He held this position until his retirement in March 1994.