On 17 May, 54 new Honorary Aides-De-Camp (ADCs) were appointed at the Istana. Of them, 29 are from the Army.

Present at the event last Thursday included President Dr Tony Tan, First Lady Mrs Mary Tan, Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen, Chief of Defence Force LG Neo Kian Hong and Service Chiefs from the Army, Navy and Air Force.

"Loving Singapore, Our Home", the theme of National Day Parade (NDP) 2012, was revealed by Chairman of the NDP 2012 Executive Committee (EXCO) and Chief Guards Officer (CGO), COL Desmond Tan. Commemorating Singapore's 47th birthday, this NDP will be the fifth year the parade is being held at The Float @ Marina Bay. The theme encourages all Singaporeans to reflect on what it means to love our country and how they can express their love for the nation. COL Tan said, "Through our various engagement activities as well as the Parade on 9 August, we hope that Singaporeans will be able to rediscover and express what they love about Singapore, our country we call 'Home'."