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25 Oct 2019 | PEOPLE

Man of steel

He was a Full-time National Serviceman (NSF) himself when he saved the life of a fellow NSF. Meet SAF Medal for Distinguished Act recipient Military Expert 5 Kok Khew Fai. See where his journey in the Republic of Singapore Air Force has taken him, and hear why he did what he did that fateful day 10 years ago.

// Video produced by Benita Teo

Tags SAF Medal for Distinguished Act NS BMT 808 SQN F-16D+ Air Force
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