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July Issue

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Learn more about the Army Deployment Force (ADF), a high-readiness unit trained to deal with a whole spectrum of threats, including terrorism. Plus, find out what went on at Shangri-La Dialogue 2018, and meet the winners of this year's Singapore Armed Forces Best Unit Competition. All this and more in the July issue of PIONEER!

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Following in Dad's tracks
Following in Dad's tracks
PEOPLE
02-Jul-18

This father-daughter duo shares what it's like being in the same formation.
Joint effort needed for a stable Asia
Joint effort needed for a stable Asia
DIPLOMACY
02-Jul-18

Tensions between the United States (US) and China, and other challenges to Asia's stability, were some of the topics discussed at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue.
Deadly sniper rifle FEATURE
Deadly sniper rifle
TECHNOLOGY
01-Jul-18

Light, highly adaptable and deadly accurate - the 7.62mm Heckler & Koch G28 is the United States (US) Army's latest marksman rifle.

Winning against diabetes
Winning against diabetes
PEOPLE
01-Jul-18

Diabetes is incurable but CPT (NS) Melvin Tan managed to "reverse" his condition, weaning himself off jabs and medication.
All ice on her
All ice on her
PEOPLE
01-Jul-18

Tennis, swimming, track and field — Ms Alexandria Wong has been a sports enthusiast since she was a young girl.
Rapid response force
COVER STORY
Rapid response force
OPS & TRAINING
01-Jul-18

PIONEER looks at the makings of the Army Deployment Force (ADF), which was set up two years ago to sharpen Singapore's counter-terrorism (CT) capabilities.
To be the best FEATURE
To be the best
MILESTONES
01-Jul-18

PIONEER chats with some of this year's Best Unit Competition winners to find out what makes them tick.

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Last Updated on 31 Jan 2023