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