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RSAF HONES COMBAT SKILLS IN DARWIN

OPS & TRAINING

01 Aug 18

It is the largest gathering of international air combat aircraft the region has ever seen.

RSAF50@MARINA BARRAGE: 5 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

COMMUNITY

07 Aug 18

Capping off its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is putting up its largest aerial display of the year at the Marina Barrage.

FEATURE

I'VE GOT YOUR BACK

OPS & TRAINING

01 Feb 19

Certain military vocations require personnel to deal with not only physical stress, but also enormous mental demands. In the first of a three-part “Think Tough” series, PIONEER takes a closer look at the Weapon Systems Officer (Fighter).

FEATURE

RSAF'S BIG SHOW

MILESTONES

31 Aug 18

To celebrate its golden jubilee, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) put up its largest aerial display of the year. RSAF50@Marina Barrage drew about 45,000 people over the National Day weekend from 11 to 12 Aug. Here's a look at what went into putting the show together.

RECOGNISING NSMEN FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEFENCE

MILESTONES

28 Feb 19

Colonel (COL) (NS) See Tow Pak Onn's service has been nothing less than extraordinary. He served as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the President from 1993 to 1996, and was the Parade Commander for the 2007 National Day Parade during his 42 years of service.

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NEW SAF OFFICERS DETERMINED TO LEAD

MILESTONES

15 Sep 18

Becoming an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) was what 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Lucas Lim had in mind when he enlisted for National Service (NS) in October 2016.

FEATURE

NOT YOUR TYPICAL R+J LOVE STORY

PEOPLE

16 Feb 24

This Air Force couple are in sync when it comes to balancing long overseas exercises and making time for family.

FROM NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOLDIERS TO ROUGHING IT OUT WITH THEIR FELLOW TROOPERS, THESE WOSPECS LOVE THEIR JOBS.

A LOVE FOR WORDS

PEOPLE

31 Aug 18

As a student, Captain (CPT) Yee Chern Hwee led an active life. She did gymnastics in primary school, track and field in secondary school and junior college, and dabbled in cheerleading in university.

DOING MORE WITH LESS, SAF PLANS FOR SMART PLATFORMS AND TECH: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

30 Jun 18

The current leadership of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has to live up to the spirit of their pioneers and build an SAF that is able to protect the next generation.

TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN&RSQUO;S DAY, PIONEER TAKES A LOOK AT SIX INSPIRING SERVICEWOMEN WHO HAVE STEPPED UP TO DEFEND SINGAPORE.

NEW CHIEF FOR THE AIR FORCE

MILESTONES

22 Mar 19

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has a new chief. On 22 Mar, Brigadier-General (BG) Kelvin Khong was sworn in as the new Chief of Air Force (CAF) at a Change of Command parade held at Paya Lebar Air Base.

HE WAS A FULL-TIME NATIONAL SERVICEMAN (NSF) HIMSELF WHEN HE SAVED THE LIFE OF A FELLOW NSF. MEET SAF MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED ACT RECIPIENT MILITARY EXPERT 5 KOK KHEW FAI. SEE WHERE HIS JOURNEY IN THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE HAS TAKEN HIM, AND HEAR WHY HE DID WHAT HE DID THAT FATEFUL DAY 10 YEARS AGO.

FEATURE

STEPPING FORWARD TO SERVE

OPS & TRAINING

01 Aug 18

Three years after the setup of the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC), PIONEER takes a look at how some of the SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) from the first cohort are doing.

FLYING THE S'PORE FLAG HIGH: RSAF WARBIRDS PROWL THE SKIES OVER DARWIN, AUSTRALIA AT EXERCISE PITCH BLACK, THE LARGEST MULTINATIONAL AERIAL EXERCISE IN THE REGION.

TOP STORY

THE NEXT LEAP FOR DEFENCE

OPS & TRAINING

01 Apr 18

THE FUTURE IS LOOKING SMART AS THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MINDEF) LOOKS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO BOLSTER SINGAPORE'S DEFENCES.

ALL IN THE NUNIS-FORM

PEOPLE

26 Apr 18

Three siblings – one from each service. Meet the Nunis family.

RSAF50 CELEBRATIONS LAUNCHED WITH SPECIAL F-15SG PAINT SCHEME

MILESTONES

07 Feb 18

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG has gotten a facelift a special paint scheme to mark the launch of the RSAF's 50th (RSAF50) anniversary celebrations.

SAF CONCLUDES RELIEF EFFORTS IN INDONESIA

OPS & TRAINING

26 Oct 18

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) concluded its 25-day relief effort in Palu, Indonesia with the return of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF's) C-130 crew on 26 Oct.

FEATURE

UNDER HIS WINGS

PEOPLE

01 Oct 17

Behind every fighter pilot is an instructor who taught him or her. That's the job Major (MAJ) Wang Kee Yong executes with passion.

FEATURE

AGENTS OF SHIELD

OPS & TRAINING

30 Apr 19

What happens if a commercial plane has been hijacked by terrorists and is heading towards Singapore? Exercise Vigilant Shield, held on 14 Mar, tests the coordinated efforts of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in tackling such threats from the air.

TOP STORY

SG & US PILOTS ANSWER MOST-GOOGLED QUESTIONS

PEOPLE

12 Oct 19

THIS YEAR, THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE (RSAF) CELEBRATES THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS PEACE CARVIN V DETACHMENT IN IDAHO, US, MARKING A DECADE OF F-15SG TRAINING WITH THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) UNDER THE 428TH FIGHTER SQUADRON. WE ASKED RSAF AND USAF PILOTS TO RESPOND TO SOME GOOGLE AUTOCOMPLETE QUESTIONS.

FEATURE

AN EYE FOR INNOVATION

TECHNOLOGY

30 Apr 19

Take a peek at two outstanding projects at this year's Digital Innovation Day (held from 9 to 10 May), an event that aims to enhance the National Service experience and training safety by promoting innovation.

FEATURE

RSAF50@SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2018

COMMUNITY

01 Feb 18

LEADERS WHO INSPIRE, EMPATHISE AND MOTIVATE

MILESTONES

24 May 18

Being the first in the family to enter command school is always a proud moment. For 3rd Sergeant (3SG) Mohamed Iqbal Bin Abdul Hamid, this accomplishment was made even more significant as he was the first of six boys to do so.

RSAF KICKS OFF GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN FEBRUARY

MILESTONES

17 Jan 18

Aviation buffs are in for a real treat this year. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be putting up spectacular aerial displays and bringing their assets to the heartlands, in commemoration of its golden jubilee.

FEATURE

TO BE THE BEST

MILESTONES

01 Jul 18

PIONEER chats with some of this year's Best Unit Competition winners to find out what makes them tick.

SAF WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORCE, CHIEF OF ARMY

MILESTONES

24 Mar 18

Major-General (MG) Melvyn Ong, 43, stepped into his new role as the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) on 23 Mar, in a Change of Command ceremony held at SAFTI Military Institute.

Take a closer look at some of this year’s award-winning PRIDE (PRoductivity and Innovation in Daily Efforts) projects — and the people behind them.

SHE'S GOT SOUL

PEOPLE

01 Aug 18

As an engineer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Military Expert (ME) 1 Gorgina Choo spends her time with CH-47 Chinook helicopters, helping to keep them in tip-top condition.