The Soldiers' Home Association (Finnish: Sotilaskotiliitto, Swedish: Soldathemsförbundet) is the oldest national defense organization of Finland — having operated continuously since 1921 — and is based on volunteering.
The association maintains the titular soldiers' homes (Finnish: sotilaskoti, Swedish: soldathem), which are recreational centers within garrison areas.
The Soldiers' Home Association itself was founded in 1921 (initially the name was Suomen Sotilaskotiliitto)[6] and its first president was Katri Bergholm [fi].
In addition to locations in most Finnish garrisons, soldiers' homes may be found in large training areas, such as those of Pahkajärvi, Niinisalo and Rovajärvi.
The title march is "Sotilaspoika" ("Soldier Boy"), composed by Fredrik Pacius, which is listened to standing at parties and sitting at concerts.