Q&A with Consecration RSM

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29 Jun 2021 | MILESTONES

Q&A with Consecration RSM

2WO Hong Wei Quan, Consecration Regimental Sergeant Major for this year's SAF Day, answers all your questions about military Colours and the Consecration of Colours ceremony.

//Producers Alvin Song & Aaron Ho

//Editor Aaron Ho

//Cameraman Deepan Nicholas

Tags Colours Colours Party Consecration of Colours Consecration ceremony Regimental Colours SAF Day Regimental Sergeant Major Singapore Army
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