For their efforts and dedication, over 1,200 MINDEF and SAF personnel were promoted this year.
Many may say they were inspired to become pilots after watching the movie, Top Gun. But few can say they actually became a military pilot and carved out a successful career in flying.
This Guards officer provides tough love (read: training) for his soldiers. Promoted to Senior Lieutenant Colonel on 1 Jul, he is ready to take on more challenges.
Seven years ago, Mr Muhammad Hanif Bin Khairuddin started his National Service (NS) as a training clerk at the Island Defence Training Centre, holding the rank of Private.
SLTC Muhammad Helmi Bin Khaswan, one of 778 MINDEF and SAF to be promoted this year, enjoys shaping people's lives – this is what drives him as an SAF officer.
His is a long career many can only look on with envy: qualifying as a commando, training with the United States Navy SEALs, becoming a Red Lion.
She started working right after completing her O-levels in 2000. Her job then was as Human Resources (HR) support staff in the Air Force.