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What is it like to sail nonstop for 67 straight days? Find out how the crew of RSS Supreme spent their time on board their home away from home, in one of the Singapore navy's first overseas exercises since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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MULTI-GEN MILITARY-FAM

PEOPLE

17 Jan 22

Cousins MAJ Vanderput Ian James Valence and 3WO Aeria Timothy James spill the beans on what it's like growing up in a large family with a rich military history.

What are the items that the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Accompanying Sea Security Team (ASSeT) operators have on them when they carry out boarding and search operations on commercial vessels out at sea?

STILL YOU, BUT BETTER

PEOPLE

26 Nov 20

Golden Bayonet recipient Specialist Cadet (SCT) Michael Lee may be more comfortable making music than shouting commands, but he's learnt to come out of his shell and take charge when the situation calls for it.

FATHER-SON DUO APPOINTED AS SENIOR MILITARY EXPERTS

PEOPLE

15 Jul 21

"I was surprised to learn that we would be graduating together in the same cohort… (Nevertheless,) I am glad that we could commemorate this milestone together."

SAF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO POLY, SOTA STUDENTS FOR THE FIRST TIME

MILESTONES

19 Jul 19

For the first time, the prestigious SAF Scholarship – second only to the President’s Scholarship – has been awarded to a polytechnic graduate and a student from the School of the Arts (SOTA).

NAVY NSMAN CREW FULLY OPERATIONAL

OPS & TRAINING

17 Jul 18

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).

SAILOR, ENGINEER & MUM

PEOPLE

13 Jul 22

She joined the Navy with a dream to see the world. Two decades on, she found not only a new purpose in serving the nation and nurturing naval engineers, but also the love of her life.

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.

NAVY@VIVO RETURNS, BIGGER & BETTER!

COMMUNITY

16 Oct 23

Hands up if you miss Navy@Vivo.

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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.

STRUGGLING SWIMMER WHO BECAME A SEA MARSHAL

PEOPLE

07 Dec 20

Corporal First Class (CFC) (NS) Gary Tan is not afraid to admit that he stood frozen with fear at the top of the 5m diving tower for more than an hour back in Basic Military Training (BMT).

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PIONEER Kids: Guess my job!

PEOPLE

09 Oct 20

Our SAF parents face off with their kids in a special Draw On My Back challenge, to help them learn more about what Mum and Dad does to defend Singapore.

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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 &NDASH; DEFENCE MINISTER DR NG ENG HEN OUTLINES PLANS FOR THE SAF DURING AND AFTER THE PANDEMIC.

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RSS TENACIOUS WINS BEST FLEET UNIT TITLE

MILESTONES

28 Jun 22

This is the frigate's second win in the SAF's Best Combat Unit competition.

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FLASHBACK: 5 RSN FIRSTS

MILESTONES

05 May 21

In commemoration of the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) 54th birthday on 5 May, here's a look back at a few "firsts" you may not have known.

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LITTORAL MISSION VESSEL FLEET COMPLETE & MISSION-READY

OPS & TRAINING

31 Jan 20

As the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN’s) fleet of eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs) turn fully operational, we take a look at some of the milestones and special features of these warships.

RSN CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL HARPOON MISSILE FIRING AT RIMPAC

OPS & TRAINING

21 Jul 18

Out in the Pacific Ocean on 19 Jul, a suspicious vessel is spotted over the horizon.

MAKEOVER FOR MISSILE CORVETTES

TECHNOLOGY

08 May 13

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) fleet of missile corvettes (MCVs) receive extensive upgrades, breathing new life into the warships first commissioned in the early-1990s.

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SELF-DRIVING UNMANNED VESSELS TO PATROL S'PORE WATERS

OPS & TRAINING

02 Mar 21

The upcoming Maritime Security Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) will provide the Navy with a persistent presence at sea using less manpower.

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FROG WEAR

TECHNOLOGY

01 May 18

Take a peek at what the elite frogmen of the Naval Diving Unit don when they enter the ocean's depths, in the first of a three-part series on everyday military gear.

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A SPECIAL SAILPAST FOR NDP 2020

COMMUNITY

04 Aug 20

The Maritime Sailpast is returning to the National Day Parade after 20 years, featuring 13 vessels from the Republic of Singapore Navy and Home Team agencies, as a special ode to Singapore.

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TAKING THE LEAD AT RIMPAC 2022

OPS & TRAINING

12 Aug 22

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) led eight ships from seven nations at one of the world's largest maritime exercise.

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RESTRUCTURING FOR SHARPER TRAINING, STRONGER NAVY

OPS & TRAINING

09 Mar 21

As part of a recent restructuring, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has established new flotillas with an enhanced emphasis on targeted training to helm niche capabilities.

STRENGTHENING NAVAL TIES AT IMDEX ASIA

DIPLOMACY

15 May 19

"We are facing many kinds of tension in the world today, and the best way to achieve stability and to overcome some of the potential risks…is to do our best to strengthen multilateral platforms and multilateral understanding."

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S'PORE AND US NAVIES CONDUCT MARITIME EXERCISE IN GUAM

OPS & TRAINING

08 Jul 21

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) conducted a series of air, surface and underwater naval drills alongside their United States Navy (USN) counterparts in Exercise Pacific Griffin 2021.

THE BEST OF THE SAF

MILESTONES

25 Jun 18

What does it take to create a winning battalion?

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为2020年国庆庆典进行的一场特别的检阅舰队

COMMUNITY

04 Aug 20

海事检阅舰队在经过二十载的岁月后重返国庆庆典，以来自于新加坡海军和内政部机构的13艘舰艇组成，作为对新加坡的特别颂歌。

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3 REASONS WHY THE RSN TRAVELS 5,000KM TO GUAM

OPS & TRAINING

08 Oct 19

Exercise Pacific Griffin is a biennial maritime exercise between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the United States Navy (USN) held in the waters off Guam. Here's why the exercise is significant.

Naval officer Captain (CPT) Jalyn Soh, 28, shares her thoughts on sailing 67 days straight for an overseas deployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why she sees herself as a warrior in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

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KIDS TRY: NAVY SAILOR

PEOPLE

18 Oct 21

Can 9-year-old Sanjanaah Suresh make a skilled sailor? In this PIONEER Kids special, she visits the Littoral Mission Vessel Simulation Centre, where her father ME3 Suresh is a senior trainer, to find out what he went through during his sailing days.

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MASTER OF STEALTH

PEOPLE

16 Apr 21

COL Teo Chin Leong has made a fruitful career working on one of the Navy's most mysterious platforms – the submarine.

NEW SAF OFFICERS READY TO LEAD

MILESTONES

17 Jun 18

Just three months after graduating from university, she was already earning a high four-figure monthly salary from her first job as a financial adviser.

NEWLY MINTED SAF SPECIALISTS READY TO LEAD

MILESTONES

21 Feb 19

Prior to enlistment, 3rd Sergeant (3SG) Axel Goh wasn't sure what he would do after his two years of National Service. Today, he has his hopes set on becoming a naval officer.

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RSN'S LITTORAL MISSION VESSEL FIRES ITS FIRST ANTI-AIR MISSILE IN SG-US EXERCISE

OPS & TRAINING

28 Jun 23

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) conducted its inaugural firing of the MICA anti-air missile as part of Exercise Pacific Griffin 2023.

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FULL OF VIGOUR: MISSILE CORVETTE CLINCHES BEST FLEET UNIT

MILESTONES

24 Jun 20

This is the fourth time RSS Vigour has bagged the top honour since entering service about three decades ago.

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NATIONAL AGENCIES TACKLE TERROR THREATS IN MARITIME EXERCISE

OPS & TRAINING

12 Nov 21

A next-generation sense-making system, that helps to detect potential maritime threats faster, was unveiled at Exercise Highcrest 2021.

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7 FACTS ABOUT OUR SINGAPORE NAVY!

MILESTONES

13 May 20

In commemoration of the Republic of Singapore's Navy (RSN)'s 53rd birthday on 5 May, here's a list of facts that you might not know about the defenders of our waters.

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HER GALLANT LAST SAIL

OPS & TRAINING

11 Dec 20

Patrol Vessel (PV) RSS Gallant’s voyage with the Republic of Singapore Navy drew to a close when she went on her final mission in November this year.

SIMBEX MARKS 25TH YEAR WITH LARGEST EDITION

OPS & TRAINING

20 Nov 18

"This exercise has been hugely successful…the fact that our missiles have hit their targets, gives us great confidence and this interoperability, this ability to work with one another and to learn from one another, is valuable," said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen during his visit to the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) on 20 Nov.

DIVING INTO A DIFFERENT PASSION

PEOPLE

28 Aug 21

This SAF Scholarship recipient is living out his dream as a naval diver. But it wasn't what he always imagined himself doing.

89 SENIOR MILITARY EXPERTS APPOINTED

MILESTONES

19 Dec 18

She was chief of communications on board Landing Ship Tank RSS Endeavour during the Navy's counter-piracy effort in the Gulf of Aden.

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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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THREE THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO AT NAVY@VIVO

COMMUNITY

15 Nov 19

Navy@Vivo is back! What's new this year and what are some of the highlights? Catch the must-sees of this event which includes a tour of frigate RSS Supreme, a glimpse into the training of elite naval divers and more!

WRITING HIS OWN NS STORIES

PEOPLE

22 Jan 21

In the first of PIONEER's "Back to Serve" series, meet India-born 3SG Thirunavukkarasu Karthikeyan who used to listen to his father's stories about National Service (NS). Now, he is living out his own unique NS story.

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DAY AT SEA ON BOARD PROTECTOR

OPS & TRAINING

20 Jan 22

Take a peek into life on board newly operationalised MSRV Protector, as she sails for a weekend and conducts her first grenade launcher live firing.

SHE'S THE ONE WITH GAME-CHANGING IDEAS

PEOPLE

25 Mar 20

Need to contact someone? Just WhatsApp. Quick and clear communications, however, isn't always easy to come by - especially when you're out at sea.

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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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MARITIME EXERCISES TEST NATIONAL AGENCIES' RESPONSE AGAINST SECURITY THREATS

OPS & TRAINING

04 Nov 20

TWO HIGH-KEY MARITIME SECURITY EXERCISES &NDASH; EXERCISE HIGHCREST AND EXERCISE APEX &NDASH; WERE HELD IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER TO TEST THE COORDINATION OF WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO MARITIME SECURITY THREATS AMID THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

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BONDS OF BROTHERHOOD

PEOPLE

09 Jul 21

"Orh, you talk bad about Chwee Huat in front of Siak Kong, you die already! Don't you know they are best friends?"

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SAF TO SHARPEN CAPABILITIES & RAMP UP TRAINING, DIGITALISATION EFFORTS: DR NG

OPS & TRAINING

01 Jul 22

Defence minister Dr Ng Eng Hen outlines plans for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) to stay vigilant against heightened security threats, in his annual SAF Day interview on 30 Jun.

S'PORE NAVY OPENS ITS FIRST INTEGRATED SIMULATION CENTRE, COMMISSIONS NEW LITTORAL MISSION VESSELS

MILESTONES

26 Sep 18

With the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) new virtual reality simulator, training time for the Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) crew has been cut by up to 60 percent.

COLLECTIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO ENSURE SAFE SEAS: DR NG

MILESTONES

14 May 19

With 25 per cent of all traded goods in the world on more than 1,000 ships passing through the Singapore Strait each day, calm seas in the region are needed to ensure global commerce continues, said Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen.

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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.

NDP MOBILE COLUMN CELEBRATES SINGAPORE'S STRENGTH

COMMUNITY

29 Jun 19

Fifty years ago, Brigadier-General (BG) (Ret) Colin Theseira was one of the 36 officers who participated in the inaugural Mobile Column.

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HE KEEPS THE NAVAL DIVERS GOING

PEOPLE

07 Dec 21

This special boat engineer literally keeps the naval diving unit moving.

新加坡与印度海上双边演习以最大阵容纪念第二十五周年

OPS & TRAINING

20 Nov 18

"这项演习取得了巨大的成功……我们的飞弹击中目标的事实给了我们很大的信心以及这种互操作性，这种彼此合作并相互学习的能力很有价值，"

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WEAPONS TRAINER WITH A TENDER HEART

PEOPLE

10 Sep 21

ME3 Jimmy Lim may be a weapon systems expert but his trainees have never come under fire for making mistakes.

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MY DAD'S A NAVAL DIVER TOO

PEOPLE

14 Jun 21

Serving NS in the Naval Diving Unit (NDU) has given CFC Byron Ong renewed appreciation of the tough work that his dad does as a naval diver.

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WHAT KEEPS OUR SHIPS SAILING

OPS & TRAINING

07 Jan 21

It takes courage to go into battle. But you can’t get far without weapons, rations and reinforcements. The Naval Logistics Command (NALCOM) forms the backbone of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), providing engineering and logistics support to ensure its ships stay fighting fit.

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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MARITIME SECURITY CAPABILITIES STRENGTHENED

OPS & TRAINING

26 Jan 21

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is adding a new flotilla with a range of vessels to respond more swiftly and appropriately to expanding maritime incidents.

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."

INFORMATION FUSION CENTRE MARKS 10 YEARS; LAUNCHES ONLINE PORTAL

MILESTONES

14 May 19

International navy partners can now easily access maritime security information hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) Information Fusion Centre (IFC) from their smartphones.

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SWIM & DIVE WITH FROGMAN 2WO SIA YEW BOON

PEOPLE

03 Apr 20

Naval diver and SAFSA swimmer 2nd Warrant Officer (2WO) Sia Yew Boon is 45, but he shows no sign of slowing down.

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LONGEST-SERVING FROGMAN IN NDU CONTINUES TO TRAIN YOUNG TADPOLES

PEOPLE

02 Dec 21

He went through tough training that only the fittest could endure; now he continues to ensure high training standards among young naval divers.

A HIGHER CALLING TO SERVE

PEOPLE

12 Aug 21

President's Scholarship recipient Lieutenant (LTA) Ang Zyn Yee is a Young Officer on board Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) RSS Fortitude, running the ship's routine as Officer-of-the-Day and joining the crew on patrols.

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RSS FORTITUDE WINS BEST MARITIME SECURITY UNIT

MILESTONES

22 Jun 21

She's one of the newest members of the Navy family. Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) RSS Fortitude was only commissioned in January last year, but has emerged strong to clinch the Best Maritime Security (MARSEC) Unit award in the Singapore Armed Forces' Best Unit Competition.

READY TO MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION

MILESTONES

04 Jul 18

He was among the first in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to see the F-15SG in its natural skin and train on the aircraft.

SAF PERSONNEL RECOGNISED FOR ROLE IN FIGHT AGAINST PIRACY, TERRORISM

MILESTONES

23 Nov 18

From late June to September this year, a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) team led a multinational task force in coordinating operations to deter and disrupt piracy in the Gulf of Aden. The three-month deployment was a success – there were zero piracy cases.

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BLAST ON THE HIGH SEAS

OPS & TRAINING

31 Aug 18

PIONEER takes you on board frigate RSS Tenacious as it participates in the world's largest international maritime exercise.

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ALWAYS ON HIGH ALERT

OPS & TRAINING

21 Oct 19

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MY DAD THE SAILOR

OPS & TRAINING

02 Oct 19

In part two of PIONEER's Children Day special, Military Expert (ME) 3 Chai Chian Boon and ME3 Dalwindar give their children – 8-year-old Darren Chai, 6-year-old Danielle Chai and 4-year-old Krystal Rai-Bessy – a peek of life on board Littoral Mission Vessel RSS Indomitable.

RSS INDEPENDENCE WINS THROUGH PROFESSIONALISM

MILESTONES

25 Jun 19

The past year has been a busy yet exceptional one for the crew of Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) RSS Independence.

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NAVAL DIVERS' TRIVIA FACE-OFF

COMMUNITY

15 Nov 23

It's a battle of brains vs brawn between these naval divers.

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).

NAVY LAUNCHES FIRST INVINCIBLE-CLASS SUBMARINE

MILESTONES

18 Feb 19

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) now has its first fully customised submarine. Mrs Ivy Ng, wife of Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen, launched the submarine Invincible at the thyssenKrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on 18 Feb.

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S’PORE NAVY RESUMES OVERSEAS TRAINING, LEADS 8 SHIPS IN RIMPAC

OPS & TRAINING

31 Aug 20

It’s the largest international maritime exercise, bringing together navies from all over the world to cooperate in complex missions. The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) takes on a bigger role in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise, which was held entirely at sea due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BALL'S IN HER COURT

PEOPLE

03 Mar 23

She leads a team of naval engineers at work, and captains a medal-winning women's basketball team – meet ME4 Neo Ying Qi.

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CHIEF OF NAVY ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

PEOPLE

14 Nov 19

WHY IS CHIEF OF NAVY REAR-ADMIRAL LEW CHUEN HONG FLASHING A VULCAN SALUTE? FIND OUT IN PIONEER'S #ASKMEANYTHING INTERVIEW WITH THE MAN AT THE HELM OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE NAVY.

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FROM AUDITOR TO SAILOR

PEOPLE

13 Jan 21

In the first of PIONEER’s “From Desk to Field” series, Major (MAJ) Lee Jia Pei shares why she ditched her job in the auditing industry to join the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

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A LEGACY OF NATIONAL SERVICE

PEOPLE

19 Dec 22

Meet the Chins, a three-generation family of national servicemen.

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