From sharing stories of living in a war-torn country to joining the SAFVC and giving NSmen time off for ICT – these are what former actor Ix Shen and company CEO SV2 Varun Ramdas do to advocate the importance of NS and Total Defence.
Whether it was sailing with the historic Russian tall ship Pallada while pursuing her diploma in maritime law at a UK university, or roughing it out on Pulau Tekong during Basic Training with the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC), SAFVC Volunteer (SV) 1 Genevie Loh had always set her sights on joining the Navy.
Never too late to pursue your passion: In PIONEER's "From Desk to Field" series, find out why ME4 Nur Fadilah Bte Jubir, a former nurse and SAFVC volunteer, traded her scrubs for green fatigues!
SAFVC Volunteer (SV) 1 Nadim Van Der Ros shares why he was inspired to give back to the community and help build the lives of those in need, within and around Singapore.
He can wield a dental drill and scalpel just as well as he handles a SAR 21. Meet SV1 Intekhab, a volunteer trainer helping SAF dental officers take their skills to the next level.
Three years after the setup of the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC), PIONEER takes a look at how some of the SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) from the first cohort are doing.
SV2 Karri Sarada joined the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) in 2017 as she wanted to pave the way and prepare her son for NS. Today, her efforts have paid off.
This mother joined the SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) hoping to support her son when he enlisted for NS. Instead, she inspired her daughter to join the Navy.
Unlike most boys who begin their National Service (NS) at 18 or 19 years old, he was already in his 40s when he went for his first military training. This was in 2015 when he joined the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC).
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.
Over the years, the National Day Parade (NDP) has become more than a show or a celebration. It has become a national statement made by Singaporeans from all walks of life – about who we are and where we are headed.
He's served as a soldier in the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) for seven years, and intends to continue as long as he can. Meet SV2 Michael John Ryan.
Young ACCORD members Samantha Ng, a youth leader, and Fauzi Aziz, local influencer, aim to come up with new ideas to strengthen support for NS and defence.
AS THE SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES VOLUNTEER CORPS (SAFVC) MARKS FIVE YEARS SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2014, HEAR SAFVC VOLUNTEER (SV) 1 BENEDICTO ANTHONY TARUCAN , SV2 LI PEISHAN AND SV2 HITENDRA SINGH DASONI SHARE WHY THEY STEP UP TO SERVE.
Keen to play an active role in defence, SAFVC Volunteer (SV) 1 Nur Fadilah Bte Jubir, 26, signed up for the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) back in 2015.
SV1 George Wall and SV(T) Chika Imakita have always had a taste for adventure. Now, the couple are embarking on their biggest one yet: serving in the SAF together as volunteers.
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.
This fitness buff isn't running out of ideas to exercise at home. Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) Volunteer 1 Doreen Neo used to run thrice a week, including every Sunday with her SAFVC buddies, but has switched up her routine since the Circuit Breaker period kicked in. She shares her tips on keeping fit while staying home.
The formation marked its fifth anniversary this Total Defence Day.
At 45, single mum SV1 Indira Devi joined the SAF Volunteer Corps (SAFVC) to inspire her son and prepare him for NS.
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