Synopsis:
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) celebrated SAF Day at a parade officiated by President S R Nathan, at the SAFTI Military Institute.

About 4,000 SAF active servicemen and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) attended the parade.

Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean presented the Best Unit and Best National Service (NS) Unit awards to 21 SAF units, including the Best Ship, RSS Formidable and the Best Fighter Squadron, the RSAF's 149 Squadron.

At the parade, President Nathan also presented the State Colours to this year's Best Combat Unit, the 1st Commando Battalion.

Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant-General (LG) Desmond Kuek, led the Service Chiefs and servicemen in reciting the SAF pledge, to reaffirm their loyalty to the nation and their commitment to the defence of Singapore.

Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen and Minister of State for Defence Associate Professor Koo Tsai Kee, were also present at the parade.

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