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LIVING TO THE FULLEST
PEOPLE
01 Jul 19

A cancer scare and vision loss was a wake-up call for Intelligence Warrant Officer 3WO (NS) Chew Guo Quan, 37, to live his life with no regrets.

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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
PEOPLE
30 Oct 19

CNA presenter Lance Alexander and son Lance Corporal (LCP) Dylan talk about family, NS, and what it means to be in showbiz.

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DRAWING INSPIRATION
PEOPLE
01 Oct 18

In his work, illustrator 2nd Sergeant (2SG) (NS) Lee Xin Li of Pok Pok & Away draws from personal memories and stories of his own National Service (NS) experience to juxtapose nostalgia and imagination.

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IMPROVED NS EXPERIENCE FOR ALL
COMMUNITY
01 Apr 18

PIONEER gives you the lowdown on the Ministry of Defence's and Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF's) latest initiatives to strengthen National Service (NS).

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ACCORD STRENGTHENS NS SUPPORT, BUILDS ON PAST SUCCESS
MILESTONES
27 Jul 18

Each year, more than 30 students at Global Indian International School enlist for National Service (NS) after completing their high-school education.

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PRESIDENT HALIMAH VISITS OFFICER CADETS TRAINING IN BRUNEI
OPS & TRAINING
14 May 18

Training in Brunei continues to be an important aspect of the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF's) training in building up the confidence of our soldiers, said President Halimah Yacob.

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PUTTING SOLDIERS FIRST
OPS & TRAINING
01 Jan 18

The new Centre of Excellence for Soldier Performance (CESP) taps science and technology to help every soldier realise his full potential.

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DIVING WITH FROGMEN!
OPS & TRAINING
01 Oct 18

Nine-year-old Sunay Mishra gets a taste of naval diving training from his "buddy" 2nd Warrant Officer (2WO) Andrew Chng, a frogman school instructor.

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RECOGNISING NSMEN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO DEFENCE
MILESTONES
22 May 18

At the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) first International Maritime Review last year, Missile Corvette RSS Vengeance was among the fleet of naval ships from around the world.

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SAF TO DO MORE WITH LESS MANPOWER; SET UP CYBER FORMATION: DR NG
OPS & TRAINING
30 Jun 19

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will continue to invest in platforms that can deliver greater combat power using less manpower, set up a cyber formation comprising a strong core of Regulars, build high-tech training facilities, and to optimise the deployment of national servicemen.

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CITIZEN SOLDIERS
PEOPLE
01 Apr 18

The photographer behind the viral With Our Lives photo series wants to showcase what is truly Singaporean.

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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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IT'S A TEAM EFFORT
PEOPLE
01 Mar 18

National Service Excellence Award (NSEA) recipient Corporal First Class (CFC) (NS) Mohamed Hamardeen draws motivation from his commanders to put in his best during In-Camp Training (ICT).

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YES, SIR!
OPS & TRAINING
01 Mar 18

We've all met interesting commanders in Basic Military Training (BMT) whom we will remember forever. Find any of these familiar?

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TO NS, WITH LOVE
PEOPLE
01 Nov 18

2nd Sergeant (2SG) (NS) Kelvin Chong always has someone behind his back. For her support, his wife Alicia Ng was recognised as one of this year's National Service (NS) Advocate Award winners.

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576 SAF PERSONNEL PROMOTED
MILESTONES
28 Jun 18

The recent Trump-Kim Summit, held on 12 Jun, saw security being stepped up around Singapore.

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WHY I CONTINUE TO SERVE
PEOPLE
14 Oct 19

Like many male Singaporeans, he served NS when he was 19. Thirty years later, he continues to defend the nation under the Reservist on Voluntary Extended Reserve Service scheme. Meet LTC (NS) Christopher Tan.

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NEW BMTC SCHOOL V ENHANCES NS EXPERIENCE FOR SERVICE-FIT SOLDIERS: SMS HENG
OPS & TRAINING
18 Mar 19

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has set up a new dedicated training school for service-fit recruits.

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12 SAF ACRONYMS YOU NEED TO KNOW
OPS & TRAINING
07 Jan 20

For those who are enlisting, this explainer can save your weekends - and "face". It’s no secret that the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is full of acronyms. Some are easily deciphered through common sense, while others take longer to decode.

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STEP INTO OUR KITCHEN
PEOPLE
30 Apr 19

PIONEER goes behind the counter of Ampang Kitchen, run by a father-son duo championing Peranakan ingredients and flavours.

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WHAT IS BASIC MILITARY TRAINING?
OPS & TRAINING
02 Jan 20

Basic Military Training, or BMT, is an initiation to the military for new recruits – you stay together in bunk, learn basic soldiering skills and adjust to the regimentation of a strict military lifestyle.

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MAN OF STEEL
PEOPLE
25 Oct 19

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.

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DOING IT HIS WAY
PEOPLE
01 Jan 18

Mr Jeevan Nathan of Monochromatic Pictures tells us that sometimes, you just have to forge your own path.

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NATIONAL DEFENCE BEGINS WITH ME
MILESTONES
15 Dec 18

No one can defend our home better that we ourselves can. And National Service (NS) is key in equipping Singaporeans with the ability to do so. This was President Halimah Yacob's message to new officers of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), at the Officer Cadet Course Commissioning Parade held at SAFTI Military Institute on 15 Dec.

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152 NS ADVOCATES RECOGNISED
MILESTONES
04 Oct 18

In a company full of Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen), arranging manpower to cover another man’s job whenever he has to go for his In-Camp Training (ICT) is no easy task.

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JOINING FORCES
PEOPLE
01 Feb 18

Most mothers experience National Service (NS) through their sons, but for this mother-son pair, their shared experience sees them both donning green Army fatigues.

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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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EIGHT TIPS TO SURVIVE BMT
OPS & TRAINING
08 Jan 20

It’s like the first school term when you meet new friends, learn new skills and get used to the demands of your teachers (read: sergeants). We share eight tips to help you during Basic Military Training (BMT).

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CLOWNING HIS WAY TO THE TOP
PEOPLE
01 Nov 18

1st Sergeant (1SG) (NS) Edmund Khong went from being a recluse with a gaming addiction to the best clown in the world.

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GOING DEEPER
PEOPLE
01 Oct 18

They literally took the plunge to try something new. They had initially joined the First Asian Team Underwater Rugby (FAT UWR) Singapore as a way to keep themselves fit and maintain their physiques but grew to love the sport.

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SAFETY INSPECTIONS FOR ALL FIELD TRAINING; ENHANCED NS EXPERIENCE: MR HENG
OPS & TRAINING
01 Mar 19

To enhance training safety, there will be mandatory inspections of all field training conducted by the Army, Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How said in Parliament on 1 Mar.

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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.

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WINNING AGAINST DIABETES
PEOPLE
01 Jul 18

Diabetes is incurable but CPT (NS) Melvin Tan managed to "reverse" his condition, weaning himself off jabs and medication.

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TECHNOLOGY
24 Jul 23

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is tapping on advancements in robotics, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to be more agile and efficient in its air base operations.

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TEAM BUILDER
PEOPLE
31 Aug 18

Major (MAJ) (NS) Ben Lee has been with 707 Squadron (SQN) since its inauguration. Now, as the Deputy Commanding Officer (CO), he leads his men with confidence during In-Camp Training (ICT).

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ON THE BALL
PEOPLE
01 Nov 18

For Major (MAJ) Mohamed Sufyan bin Mohamed Noh, signing on to join the Singapore Armed Forces was an easy decision to make.

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COMPANIES SHOW CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR NS
MILESTONES
18 Jul 19

Whenever her husband goes for his In-Camp Training, Ms Kym Lee has to reschedule her time and make arrangements to pick her two children up from school, ferry them to various enrichment classes and even coach them on their homework.

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MARSHALS OF THE SEA SAFEGUARDING THE S'PORE STRAIT
OPS & TRAINING
19 Apr 18

Out on the Singapore Strait, an Accompanying Sea Security Team (ASSeT) from the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) boards a merchant vessel to carry out a spot-check.

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DOING HER PART FOR THE NATION
PEOPLE
17 Oct 19

Would you reschedule your honeymoon to cover for a colleague while he went for In-Camp Training (ICT)? Ms Ulfah Khairiah Binte Aman did just that in December last year.

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SILENT SHOOTERS
OPS & TRAINING
01 Oct 18

From special sound-suppressing rifles to camouflage suits, Koh Yu Xun, 10, learns how to look and shoot like a sniper in the Singapore Army.

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READY TO SERVE
PEOPLE
01 Jun 18

Master Sergeant (MSG) (NS) Viknesvaran s/o Sativel is passionate about leading and motivating his men whenever he returns for In-Camp Training (ICT).

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STRENGTHENING TRAINING SAFETY
OPS & TRAINING
01 Mar 19

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is reviewing and strengthening its safety procedures to ensure that training continues to be safe for all servicemen and women.

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RETURNS ON A DREAM
PEOPLE
31 Aug 18

Have a great new business idea but don't know where to begin? These young local entrepreneurs tell us what it takes.

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IT STARTS WITH ME
COMMUNITY
01 Feb 19

DEFENDING SINGAPORE ISN'T JUST ABOUT SOLDIERS AND WEAPONS. IT'S ALSO ABOUT INDIVIDUALS BELIEVING THAT THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, HELPING OTHERS TO GROW AND BECOME STRONGER. MEET THESE SINGAPOREANS WHO SHOW HOW TOTAL DEFENCE BEGINS WITH THEM.

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LIVE LIFE, SPREAD LOVE
PEOPLE
01 Feb 18

Meet Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officer and youth volunteer Captain (CPT) Ryan Tan.

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HEY, ROOMIE!
PEOPLE
01 Nov 18

They say you meet people from all walks of life during National Service (NS). After living together in close quarters, you'll probably remain firm friends forever.