363 Officer Cadets Commissioned at SAFTI Military Institute
The Minister in Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Mr Lim Swee Say, reviewed the commissioning parade for 363 officer cadets of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) at the SAFTI Military Institute on 15 Mar 2008.
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Officer's Mess Chinese New Year Gala 2008
The usual tranquility at the officer's Mess was broken by the sound of firecrackers on the 15th of February, as Commandant SAFTI MI, Brigadier-General Jimmy Tan, signalled the beginning of the Officer's Mess Chinese New Year Gala 2008.
The celebrations kicked off with a lion dance performances inside the mess, bringing into the act mandarin oranges and ang-pows. The God of Fortune then came onto the scene, bringing to the crowd lucky numbers and well wishes.
Mr Pan Yongqiang, a Chinese calligrapher who has performed at the Istana for the President, graced the occasion and gave the Mess a demonstration of his calligraphy skills. He then gave the crowd tips on the finer points of Chinese scroll writing, and ended off by giving officers and their families the opportunity to try their hand at Chinese calligraphy.
The night ended with a bang as the Mess erupted in cheers for a 'loh hei' celebration, president of the mess committee and senior commanders thanked members for coming by distributing mandarin oranges and red packets.
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Welcome, Year of The Rat
The SAFTI MI HQ Group (MI HQ, HR SSC, SAFTI SC) celebrated Chinese New Year on 4 Feb 08 at Dining Hall C to usher in the Year of The Rat. Comdt, SAFTI MI kicked off the festivities with the customary 'lighting' of the firecrackers 'to ward off evils' and welcome prosperity. Everyone then tucked in to a sumptuous lunch following the traditional 'Loh Hei' or tossing of raw fish salad while uttering auspicious sayings for good fortune and success.
The MCs for the event, Elizabeth and Nuriman brought the celebratory mood to a higher crescendo with their powerful rendition of Chinese New Year Songs while bantering with the guests. The Chinese Orchestral ensemble from Princess Elizabeth Primary School performed in the event to add to the festive cheers with their smooth delivery of traditional Chinese New Year songs. The children also participated in the games which earned them hearty applause from the audience. Prizes were also awarded to the Best Dressed Lady and Gentleman of the day. Thomas from SAFTI SC also got into the groove by playing the Violin.
That's not the end! All were presented with a lucky gift each. The luckier guests walked home with decorative items and 'Pots of Gold' (Auspicious Plants) signifying the blossom of health and Luck, and of course a prosperous year ahead for one and all.
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
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Publications and Resources
SAFTILink Magazine 2007
This issue documents the journey SAFTIrians embarked on over the past twelve months to put several transformation initiatives into action. The implementation of these initiatives would transform the way we nurture our Third Generation Officers to better serve the needs of the SAF.
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Pointer Journal Vol.33 No. 3
In this issue, you'll fine the top three essays of CDF Essay Competition 2006. These winning essays contain pertinent gems that may help to improve our operational concepts, doctrines and organisation. In publishing the winning entries, we hope to facilitate knowledge management and exchanges, and make POINTER a useful source of reference.
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