In the lead-up to Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day on 1 Jul, more than 70,000 children will fold figurines and pen messages to thank their fathers for defending the nation.
The SAF celebrates its birthday and commemorates NS55 with combined rededication ceremonies in the morning and the resumption of a full-scale parade in the evening.
As we wrap up our NS55 Family Photo Challenge, take a stroll down memory lane and check out the heartwarming stories shared by NSmen and their loved ones.
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!
The crew of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) RSS Vigilance attained full operational readiness status on 17 Jul, with a full crew of qualified Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen).
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.
This fourth Service will focus on building cyber capabilities and defend Singapore from evolving and increasingly complex threats in the digital domain.
THIS YEAR'S NATIONAL DAY PARADE (NDP) CELEBRATES THE STRENGTH AND GRIT OF OUR PEOPLE.
The photographer behind the viral With Our Lives photo series wants to showcase what is truly Singaporean.
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.
How much does it cost to spread happiness? Two dollars. That's what Hey, You Got Mail! founders 3rd Sergeant (3SG) (NS) Triston Tan and 3SG (NS) Advait Bharat Deshpande believe.
It’s exam time for the citizen soldiers of 790th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (790 SIR), who must prove their combat readiness in ATEC.
The tough training they went through in NS helped these veteran gunners build strong bonds. This year, they celebrate their 50th anniversary since they were commissioned as artillery officers.
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has made notable progress in reinforcing safety as a priority at every level.
12月9日中午12时在新加坡全岛广播了一条公开动员警报。在几个小时之内，90%以上的现役和战备国民服役人员就已经在全岛的三个新加坡空军基地随时待命。
Former SAF Commando Regular Major (NS) Steffan Fung has been building a military-inspired fitness community in Singapore – these people don military-inspired clothing, and work out with tactical gear like weighted-vests and sand bags!
An open mobilisation alert was broadcasted at 12 noon across Singapore on 9 Dec. Within a few hours, more than 90 per cent of Active and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) were already at three Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) bases across the island, ready for duty.
AS WE CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF NATIONAL SERVICE (NS), HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT FIVE OPERATIONALLY READY NATIONAL SERVICEMEN (NSMEN) HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES.
For better or for worse, these brothers-in-arms were the ones who make your National Service memorable – remember to jio your kakis out for a kopi session this International Friendship Day!
More than 350 NSmen and their employers gathered at rededication ceremonies across Singapore on 30 Jun to reaffirm their commitment to national defence.
Having only one leg is not an obstacle for former commando national serviceman James Leo, who took part in a ground-up community fitness challenge in support of SAF Day.
They met in the Army, and went from buddies to each other's best man.
NSmen from 488 SAR continue to train amid COVID-19 effectively and safely.
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.
His fitness level may have dropped after a year of sedentary lifestyle due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Lieutenant (LTA) (NS) William Xin Loong Werry is confident of scoring a Gold for his Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) this year.
Having been with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for 22 years, Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Fairoz Bin Hassan is no stranger to military training and exercises.
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.
As the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF's) Armour formation turns 50 and adds a new fighting vehicle to its fold, PIONEER takes a look at how far it has come.
Get fitness tips from CPT (NS) Ashley Liew to keep motivated and "never be a weak NSman"!
These national servicemen have been working tirelessly to keep the RSAF's operations going at this massive multinational air combat exercise in Australia.
FIT@Home will give NSmen the added flexibility of fulfilling their NS FIT requirements at home.
THE TOUGH TRAINING THEY WENT THROUGH IN NS HELPED THESE VETERAN GUNNERS BUILD STRONG BONDS. THIS YEAR, THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SINCE THEY WERE COMMISSIONED AS ARTILLERY OFFICERS.
A slew of new initiatives will be introduced to improve the National Service (NS) experience for every serviceman.
Guardsman SSG (Ret) Sadali Ami shares tips on how to "never be a weak NSman" amid a busy schedule juggling family and work commitments.
With the new NS Fitness Improvement Training (NS FIT) programme, NSmen will have more choices when it comes to training location and fitness activities.
This Singapore Armed Day (SAF) Day, 255 Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) from 110 companies came together to reaffirm their commitment to the nation’s defence at the University Cultural Centre (UCC), as part of the SAF Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies held in four locations across the island.
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.
Get inspired to kickstart your fitness journey and stay strong, to never be a "weak NSman"!
How did Redhill get its name? Who was Radin Mas and why are so many places named after her? Why is Opium Hill an important part of Singapore’s history?
Talk to the winners of one of this year's Best NS Infantry/Guards Units - 786th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (786 SIR) - and one word comes up often: commitment.
FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS, HE HAD BEEN AWAY FROM HOME THOUGH HIS WIFE WAS SEVEN MONTHS PREGNANT. CORPORAL FIRST CLASS (CFC) (NS) MURALITHARAN S/O KALAIVANAN, 31, WAS AT JURONG ISLAND CONDUCTING PATROLS AS PART OF HIS IN-CAMP TRAINING (ICT) WITH HIS UNIT.
"Towards greater heights" – this is the simple motto that the Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) of 792nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (792 SIR) live by.
Young and successful: Lieutenant (LTA) (NS) Kenneth Lou, 28, and 3rd Sergeant (3SG) (NS) Chew Tee Ming, 30, are the co-founders of Seedly, a leading personal finance portal in Singapore.
COL (Ret) (Dr) Kenneth Mak wears many hats – he's the Director of Medical Services, a trauma surgeon and has served in the SAF as an NSman for 27 years.
Have a great new business idea but don't know where to begin? These young local entrepreneurs tell us what it takes.
What drives regular Singaporeans like CFC (NS) Ng Say Kian and SLTC (Ret) Jeremiah J. Mark to go above and beyond their NS duties to serve? One of them served for 34 years and is still doing so!
If you served in the SAF, confirmed plus chop you've been to a SAFRA Club.
Long-time NS buddies CPT (NS) Magnus Pang and CPT (NS) Christopher Kwan travelled all the way back from the US for their eighth ICT.
Meet the Chins, a three-generation family of national servicemen.
In the wee hours of 26 Aug, while many Singaporeans were still sound asleep, participants of the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2018 (SSBR & AHM 2018) were already up and raring to go.
For over 150 tankees on In-Camp Training (ICT), Exercise Panzer Strike 2017 felt almost like a gathering of long-time buddies. Find out why their spirits were at an all-time high despite the challenges!
Private (PTE) (NS) Ryan Lian, a new face in the Ah Boys To Men (ABTM) franchise, shares his journey in becoming an actor.
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