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SHANGHAI GETS A TASTE OF THE SAF

14 Jun 2011 | COMMUNITY

SHANGHAI GETS A TASTE OF THE SAF

STORY // Chen Wei Li
PHOTO // Chen Wei Li

From taking the fitness challenge to trying out war-fighting simulations, overseas Singaporeans from Shanghai and beyond found lots to do at this year's Singapore Day, which was held on 16 Apr at Century Park in Shanghai, China. PIONEER journalist Chen Wei Li documents the flavourful experience in pictures.

By The Numbers

5,500 visitors to Singapore Day in Shanghai

2,000 MINDEF goodie bags handed out

8 Virtual Battle Space 2 terminals on display

3 ELISS stations on display

1 Mobile Field Kitchen on display

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20,000 SOLDIERS TO TRAIN ANNUALLY AT NEWLY OPEN SAFTI CITY

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Phase 1 of SAFTI City – the SAF’s next-generation smart training facility – was launched by Dr Ng on 19 Mar.

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What special gear do pilots wear to keep themselves flying fit?

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15 FACTS ABOUT THE F-15SG

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From safeguarding Singapore’s skies to flying the flag high in multinational exercises, the RSAF’s F-15SG fighter jet is a force to be reckoned with.

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S’PORE TROOPS TRAIN WITH US MARINES IN BILATERAL EXERCISE

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14 Jun 2011

About 800 troops from the SAF and USMC took part in this year’s Exercise Valiant Mark, a 10-day joint exercise that concluded with an urban assault at SAFTI City.

SAF CELEBRATES 60 YEARS WITH ROVING EXHIBITION

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The SAF60 Exhibition Showcase commemorates six decades of commitment and dedication in safeguarding Singapore’s security.

DIS SETS UP TWO COMMANDS TO COUNTER CYBER THREATS

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With an alarming rise in the frequency, sophistication and scale of cyber threats, it is more important than ever for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to enhance its digital defence capabilities.

GROWING STRONGER TO GRADUATE AS OFFICERS

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At first glance, 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Khaireen Bin Misrawi appears no different from any other Singaporean boy going through National Service (NS).

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FOUR WOMEN, 4 SERVICES, 19 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD

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Meet ME6 Toh Bao-En, LTC Nah Jinping, LTC Tong Wei Lynn and SLTC Tung Wanling.

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NS ALLOWANCE TO INCREASE FROM 1 JULY 2025

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The increase is among a series of various measures to enhance the National Service (NS) experience and recognise servicemen’s contributions.

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