[4] She was the first woman in the Swedish Armed Forces to receive a scholarship from the Federation of Swedish Finnish Volunteers (Förbundet svenska finlandsfrivilliga) after completing officer training at the Military Academy Karlberg.

She has also served several international operations outside Swedish territory, including as a UN observer in the Middle East (UNTSO).

She has also served in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and Bosnia (UNPROFOR),[6] and has been involved in international operations in Mali, Somalia, Afghanistan and more.

[10] The Swedish Armed Forces terminated Swaan Wrede's appointment as ADC to Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden from 1 January 2021.

[11] On 1 October 2022, Swaan Wrede assumed the position of Chief of Home Guard and was simultaneously promoted to major general.