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Adelia Wee

Enlisting into the SAF Volunteer Corps is a commitment I definitely do not regret and I took back much more than what I had given.

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Adelia with long dark hair, wearing a patterned top, standing outside with greenery in the background.

Alexander Voss

I have had a growing desire to give back to Singapore, which I think of as my home, and play a part in our nation's defence.

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Alex in a blue striped shirt, standing outdoors with construction materials and cranes in the background.

Aqilah Juma'in

As an educator, I also wanted to become a better guide and prepare my students in undertaking their responsibility in defending our homeland.

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Aqilah with short black hair, wearing a patterned orange top, sitting indoors near plants, with a brightly lit background.

Arlene Pang

Other than wanting to do my part for national defence, I hope to inspire my students as well to do the best they can for Singapore and to grow them to become concerned citizens and active contributors to our society.

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Arlene in a floral dress standing outdoors with lush green plants and a brick wall in the background.

Chen Qinghan

The training experience has definitely helped me better appreciate what our NSmen go through for the security of our nation.

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Qinghan with short black hair, wearing a grey t-shirt, smiling and standing outdoors with a city skyline in the background.

Cheng Yingmei

Peace doesn’t come easy. I am proud that I can be part of the team to maintain peace in my own country.

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Two military personnel standing back-to-back, one in a blue camouflage uniform and the other in a green camouflage uniform, both smiling confidently.

Dasoni Hitendrasingh

I will continue to serve wholeheartedly for the peace and security of Singapore with my life.

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Dasoni standing in front of a window, in a room.

Dr Vidyadhar Padmakar Mali

I thought that joining the SAFVC would be a good way of giving back to the nation, and going through the experience first-hand would give me a better understanding of what NS is about.

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Dr Mali wearing an orange and black striped polo shirt, cap, and glasses, standing in front of a mountainous landscape.

Jasmine Yeo

The two weeks of Basic Training was really nothing compared to two years of what our male counterparts go through. My deepest respect goes out to our NSmen and including my husband for committing their two years and more, to protect this nation.

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Jasmine with long dark hair smiling at the camera, wearing a pink top with a flower detail, with a blurred background of people and a striped canopy.

Jeevita Ravidran

I think about the sacrifices that many men and women have had to make with their families so that many more families in Singapore live safe. I cannot replace that, but I can work alongside them in support.

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