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August Issue

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As Singapore celebrates her birthday this month, read about individuals who exemplify the Singapore spirit of strength, resilience and unity. Plus, find out what went on at the first Singapore Defence Tech Summit, and check out what some of the pioneers from the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps have been up to. All this and more in the August issue of PIONEER!

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Celebrating the Singapore Spirit
COVER STORY
Celebrating the Singapore Spirit
COMMUNITY
01-Aug-18

This year's National Day Parade (NDP) celebrates the strength and grit of our people.
Chasing his Olympic dream
Chasing his Olympic dream
PEOPLE
01-Aug-18

While serving his National Service (NS), national sailor Corporal First Class (CFC) (NS) Ryan Lo clinched two SEA Games gold medals, and emerged the top Asian sailor.
A meeting of defence tech minds FEATURE
A meeting of defence tech minds
TECHNOLOGY
01-Aug-18

At the first Singapore Defence Technology Summit, international experts look at how the 4th Industrial Revolution will change and affect lives.

Stepping forward to serve FEATURE
Stepping forward to serve
OPS & TRAINING
01-Aug-18

Three years after the setup of the Singapore Armed Forces Volunteer Corps (SAFVC), PIONEER takes a look at how some of the SAFVC Volunteers (SVs) from the first cohort are doing.

She's got soul
She's got soul
PEOPLE
01-Aug-18

As an engineer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Military Expert (ME) 1 Gorgina Choo spends her time with CH-47 Chinook helicopters, helping to keep them in tip-top condition. 
Smarter, leaner & more lethal SAF FEATURE
Smarter, leaner & more lethal SAF
TECHNOLOGY
01-Aug-18

The next-generation Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will exploit technology and invest in improved assets to do more with less.

SAF always ready for today and tomorrow FEATURE
SAF always ready for today and tomorrow
OPS & TRAINING
01-Aug-18

In his first media interview as Chief of Defence Force (CDF), Lieutenant-General (LG) Melvyn Ong, who took over the reins in March, shares his priorities and vision for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).

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Last Updated on 31 Jan 2023