SWO (Ret) Sathiamoorthy worked hard to be the best father for his children and provide for his family as he understood the difficulties of growing up without parents.
3SG Asao (right) had lived in Japan since he was two and knew little about Singapore culture, until his BMT buddy 3SG Altoveros introduced him to the local language and way of life.
1WO Ronald Tan worked hard throughout his 42-year career in the Army so that his children could have a better future. Years later, his youngest son joined him in becoming a career soldier.
"I was surprised to learn that we would be graduating together in the same cohort… (Nevertheless,) I am glad that we could commemorate this milestone together."
Being real buddies means being able to give each other honest feedback, even when it's unpleasant. Meet LTA (NS) Nabil Abdul Latiff and LTA (NS) Prasad Shubhangam Rajesh in PIONEER's Buddies series!
3SG Santhosh Kumar s/o Selvam shares his experiences adapting to COVID-19 measures and overcoming tough training during Specialist Cadet School to emerge a Silver Bayonet recipient.
Best buddies can come in all shapes and sizes – even in the form of a four-legged furry friend who likes to play fetch and can also sniff out dangerous explosive substances to keep everyone safe. Meet SSG Kannan and sniffer dog Rogue in PIONEER's Buddies series!
Having gone through hardship in his growing up years, COL (NS) Chng Boon Kai worked hard so that his children could have a better future, and inspired his daughter CPT Eunice Chng to also join the RSAF.
MWO Omar Bin Osman became an Army Regular as he wanted to make a difference to the lives of young soldiers. His son was inspired to do the same 20 years later.
The sun is scorching. We are standing in the middle of a parade square on a hot afternoon.
"Orh, you talk bad about Chwee Huat in front of Siak Kong, you die already! Don't you know they are best friends?"
Serving NS in the Naval Diving Unit (NDU) has given CFC Byron Ong renewed appreciation of the tough work that his dad does as a naval diver.
From completing his National Service as an infantry specialist, to extending it and signing-on as a combat engineer officer, 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Marimuthu "Selva" Selvaganapathy's journey to becoming an officer was anything but typical.
Having been in the Army for 32 years, 3WO Alice Tan is now a proud mother of two sons who followed in her footsteps.
He would choose outdoor living over staying in an air-conditioned environment. Meet 2nd Warrant Officer (2WO) Mathialagan "Mathi" S who teaches jungle survival skills in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
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