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ARMY MEDICAL PERSONNEL PROVIDE HEALTHCARE FOR FOREIGN WORKERS AT WESTLITE & S11 DORMITORIES
COMMUNITY
08 Apr 20

The Army Medical Services were deployed on 7 Apr to support the Ministry of Manpower and the Ministry of Health in providing primary healthcare such as basic health screening and consultation services to two foreign worker dormitories.
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PROUD TO BE A SAILOR
PEOPLE
17 May 21

Deck Weapons Specialist 3SG Aqil Adli Yashir enjoyed his training and looks forward to sailing on the Landing Ship Tank as part of the Navy family.
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SAF ENHANCES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
OPS & TRAINING
12 Feb 20

In view of the 2019 novel coronavirus situation, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has enhanced measures at SAF camps and bases to safeguard the health of its soldiers while maintaining operational readiness. Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How visited the Basic Military Training Centre on 11 Feb to observe the measures that have been put in place.
SAF ASSISTS IN HEALTH MONITORING & CONTACT TRACING EFFORTS
COMMUNITY
06 Apr 20

Hundreds of daily calls, 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week: Find out how SAF servicemen & volunteers have been supporting the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and the Ministry of Health in the nation's fight against COVID-19.
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CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE CONVERTED TO COVID-19 ISOLATION FACILITY
COMMUNITY
27 Apr 20

On 25 Apr, Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC) opened its doors to early and recovering COVID-19 patients. At the re-purposed community isolation facility, they will receive round-the-clock medical attention as well as beds, meals and WiFi.
09jul20-photo1 FEATURE
BECOMING SENIOR MILITARY EXPERTS
PEOPLE
09 Jul 20

These three Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel have close to 30 years of experience each, but that did not stop them from learning and rising through the ranks to become senior military experts.               
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DSO SCIENTISTS DISCOVER ANTIBODIES TO COUNTER COVID-19
COMMUNITY
17 Jun 20

Singapore could be seeing some good news soon.
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TEAMWORK IS THEIR SECRET WEAPON IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
TECHNOLOGY
26 Oct 21

When COVID-19 broke out in Singapore's migrant worker dormitories last year, the Defence Technology Community was tasked to help contain the outbreak.
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BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR COMMANDOS
OPS & TRAINING
07 May 20

The Red Berets continue to be on 24/7 standby to quickly respond to contingencies, and to train new batches even during the circuit breaker period.
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CRITICAL OPERATIONS MUST CONTINUE AS S’PORE FIGHTS COVID-19: DR NG
OPS & TRAINING
29 Jun 20

MAINTAINING CRITICAL CAPABILITIES, RESUMING TRAINING AND BEEFING UP RESOURCES TO MEET NEW SECURITY CHALLENGES – DEFENCE MINISTER DR NG ENG HEN OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE SAF DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC.
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A SOLDIER'S FIRST 24KM
OPS & TRAINING
02 Oct 20

An endless sea of bobbing helmets, blisters on your feet, and your field pack pressing against your aching back. Any soldier will likely remember their experience of doing the 24km route march in BMT.
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A FORCE FOR GOOD
OPS & TRAINING
07 Feb 22

More than a fighting force, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is ready to respond when a crisis hits Singapore. Here’s a look back at 5 operations where SAF personnel helped to save lives.               
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SAF PERSONNEL ASSIST IN COVID-19 HOME RECOVERY PROGRAMME
OPS & TRAINING
27 Oct 21

More than 450 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel have been roped in to help man hotlines as home recovery buddies for patients recovering from COVID-19 at home.
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SAF MEDICAL PERSONNEL CARRY OUT SEROLOGY TESTING
PEOPLE
19 Jun 20

Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) Medical Officer Lieutenant (LTA) (Dr) Kalaiselvan Karthigaiyan was working at the Aeromedical Centre when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Because of his operational duties there, he could only look on as his fellow doctors were deployed to the front line.
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PRACTICAL MEASURES TO ENSURE CONTINUITY IN SAF OPS
OPS & TRAINING
30 Jun 21

The SAF is adopting a three-pronged strategy to prepare to operate in a COVID-19 endemic environment.
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TRAINING TO BE A SPECIALIST AMID COVID-19 MEASURES
PEOPLE
19 May 21

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.
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ICT AMID COVID-19 CRUCIAL TO MAINTAINING SAF'S OPERATIONAL READINESS: ZAQY
OPS & TRAINING
26 Aug 21

NSmen from 488 SAR continue to train amid COVID-19 effectively and safely.
THE MISSION COMES FIRST
COMMUNITY
29 Jul 22

LG Melvyn Ong, Chief of Defence Force, shares how the SAF kept its operations running while contributing to whole-of-government efforts to contain COVID-19.
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CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE EXPANDS COVID-19 FACILITIES
COMMUNITY
07 Jun 20

The new Community Recovery Facility at Changi Exhibition Centre can house about 1,700 recovering COVID-19 patients in an outdoor setting where they get to enjoy fresh air and stretch their legs. The CEC also taps on technology to ensure safety and increase the efficiency of the operations.
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FORWARD, MARCH!
OPS & TRAINING
10 Dec 20

Get an inside peek of scenes from Pulau Tekong as recruits take on their final route march before graduating as soldiers of the Singapore Armed Forces.
SAF CONCLUDES OPERATIONS AT EXPO COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY
COMMUNITY
07 Jul 20

75 days of operations, 5,173 patients and 373 SAF personnel. Since 17 Apr, personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have worked round the clock at the Singapore EXPO Community Care Facility (CCF) to provide care for recovering COVID-19 patients.
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RSAF'S PC V CLINCHES 4TH OUTSTANDING MAINTENANCE UNIT AWARD AT US EXERCISE
OPS & TRAINING
22 Mar 21

They put their skills to the test and came out tops.
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BMT RESUMES WITH STRICTER CHECKS WHEN BOOKING IN
OPS & TRAINING
26 May 20

THE SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES (SAF) IS IMPLEMENTING STRICT MEASURES TO ENSURE RECRUITS' SAFETY AND WELL-BEING BEFORE RETURNING TO TRAINING AT PULAU TEKONG.
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LOCAL VESSEL COMPANY RECOGNISED FOR HOUSING MIGRANT WORKERS DURING COVID-19
COMMUNITY
24 Mar 22

When COVID-19 was spreading in migrant worker dormitories across Singapore in 2020, local firm Eastern Navigation stepped up and provided two vessels at short notice to help house the migrant workers.
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SAF ASSISTS HOME VACCINATION EFFORTS
OPS & TRAINING
15 Sep 21

Medics from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have been putting their medical training to good use by assisting with home vaccination efforts targeted at the elderly and homebound individuals.
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SHE LOOKS AFTER SERVICEMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH IN COVID-19 FIGHT
PEOPLE
12 Jun 20

Being in the midst of the fight against COVID-19 and working 12-hour shifts can be both mentally and physically draining.
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BMTC RAMPS UP MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19
OPS & TRAINING
01 Apr 20

STRICTER SAFE DISTANCING MEASURES, MORE COURSES CONDUCTED ONLINE AND A SHORTENED DIRECT ENLISTMENT PROCESS - THESE ARE PART OF MEASURES IMPLEMENTED AT THE BASIC MILITARY TRAINING CENTRE (BMTC) TO MINIMISE THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19).
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TRAINING TO BE SOLDIERS FROM HOME DURING COVID-19
OPS & TRAINING
27 Apr 20

PIONEER visits two recruits (virtually, of course!) to find out how they've been keeping up with their Home-Based Learning (HBL).
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FOLLOWING IN HIS COMMANDO DAD'S FOOTSTEPS
PEOPLE
25 Mar 21

2LT Koh aspires to be a respected commando officer just like his father LTC (Ret) Koh.
FEATURE
2020: SAF YEAR IN REVIEW
COMMUNITY
30 Dec 20

While many may be glad to say goodbye to 2020, there has been some bright spots in this rollercoaster of a year. PIONEER takes a look back at positive and uplifting MINDEF/SAF stories as Singapore soldiers trudge on through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ALL HANDS ON DECK DURING COVID-19
OPS & TRAINING
05 May 20

NAVY MEN AND WOMEN CONTINUE TO PROTECT SINGAPORE DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. HERE ARE SNAPSHOTS OF THEIR LIFE AT SEA, IN BASE AND HELPING THE COMMUNITY.
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OFFICER CADET TRAINING REDESIGNED, CONTINUES AMID COVID-19
OPS & TRAINING
11 May 20

OFFICER CADET SCHOOL (OCS) GOES ON WITH STRINGENT HEALTH MEASURES TO ENSURE THE TRAINING OF THE SAF'S NEXT-GENERATION LEADERS.
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GOING EXTRA MILE IN CIRCUIT BREAKER TO GET FIT, BECOME AN OFFICER
PEOPLE
23 Mar 21

"If you want to challenge yourself, you should give OCS (Officer Cadet School) a shot."
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PREPARED FOR PANDEMICS
OPS & TRAINING
04 Nov 20

It's the first next-generation medical centre that is designed to handle pandemic outbreaks.
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SAF PREPS FOR OPS & TRAINING WITH ENDEMIC COVID-19
OPS & TRAINING
01 Jul 21

In his annual SAF Day interview, Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen talks about aligning with the national COVID-19 stance, how ops and training will continue and the focus for the SAF moving forward.
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BRINGING LIGHT TO THE COVID-19 FIGHT
PEOPLE
10 Jun 20

Ex-FAST (Forward Assurance and Support Team) Lead Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Alex Chua sheds light on the faces behind the COVID-19 fight through his photos.
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COVID-19 CAN'T STOP THESE BROTHERS FROM HELPING OTHERS
PEOPLE
09 Sep 20

Fighting together in the battle against COVID-19: ME4 Sivakumar S/O Kanagasundaram was inspired by elder brother CPT Deeban to help migrant workers affected by the pandemic.               
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SAF-LED FAST DEPLOYMENT TO HELP STABILISE COVID-19 DORM SITUATION
COMMUNITY
23 Apr 20

Forward Assurance and Support Teams (FAST) have been deployed to help the foreign workers staying at dormitories affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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NDP 2021 PAVES THE WAY FOR NEW NORMAL IN S'PORE
COMMUNITY
02 Jul 21

This year's National Day Parade (NDP) will be held at The Float @ Marina Bay, with various activities held across Singapore.
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THREE SISTERS SET SAIL TOGETHER
PEOPLE
13 Jan 22

Newly-minted Senior Military Expert 4 Ng Hui Ling is serving in the Navy with her two younger sisters.
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FROM HELL WEEK TO HELL'S KITCHEN
PEOPLE
29 Apr 20

"Tough times don't last, tough men do. These tough times we are going through is not something that any individual or company can overcome alone."
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A ROUTE LIKE NO OTHER
MILESTONES
08 Jul 20

It was always her dream to join the public service.
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DSO TO UPGRADE LAB TO HIGHEST BIOSAFETY LEVEL AS MINDEF & SAF GEAR UP FOR FUTURE BIOTHREATS
OPS & TRAINING
01 Mar 21

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) will upgrade its facilities to the highest biosafety level – Biosafety Level (BSL) 4 – to handle more severe forms of viruses.
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SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN SAF COMPARABLE TO TOP PRIVATE FIRMS: EXTERNAL PANEL
OPS & TRAINING
15 Jul 21

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has shown that it places strong emphasis on reinforcing safety at every level.
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THE PARADE MUST GO ON
COMMUNITY
05 Jun 20

This year's NDP will carry on but scaled down in line with COVID-19 precautions.
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FIGHTING AT THE FRONTLINE OF COVID-19
PEOPLE
03 Jun 20

They not only serve as frontline health workers, but also contribute to Singapore's defence as Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) medical trainers. Two SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) – SV2 Harminder Singh Olikh and SV2 Samantha Kang – share their experiences of battling the coronavirus, from taking on 12-hour shifts to putting wedding plans on hold.

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To SEEK, SAVE AND SERVE IN COVID-19 FIGHT
PEOPLE
15 Jun 20

Not your usual In-Camp Training (ICT): Military Expert (ME) 4A (NS) Muhammad Nurhafiz Bin Juma’at, 32, shares his story as a front-liner in the battle against COVID-19. A Nursing Officer in 8th Combat Support Hospital (8 CSH), he was deployed alongside his fellow servicemen to take care of patients at the Singapore Expo Community Care Facility (CCF).
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SMARTER, MORE INTEGRATED FIGHTING FORCE
OPS & TRAINING
23 Sep 21

It's the SAF's first integrated exercise since the COVID-19 pandemic, and land and air forces came together seamlessly to put their interoperability to the test.
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MOBILE STATION & SCANNER FOR FASTER, SAFER COVID-19 SWAB TESTING
TECHNOLOGY
13 May 20

With the number of COVID-19 swab tests at migrant worker dormitories set to increase in the coming weeks, the SAF has been ramping up its efforts in the nation-wide fight against the pandemic.
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SERVICEMEN MARK SAF DAY AMID COVID-19
MILESTONES
01 Jul 20

For the first time, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) held a virtual ceremony this morning to commemorate SAF Day.
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