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The call to serve

Three generations of SCDF NSmen, including one serving his full-time National Service, discuss what drives them to excel in the Force. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA The harrowing images of Ukrainians crouching for safety and shelter in Kyiv’s subway stations drives home

Celebrating 25 years of service to the nation

DAC (NS) Mohammad Nurizham Shah Bin Abdullah reflects on how the Singapore Police Force has evolved and what keeps him going in his service. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA PHOTOS: DAC (NS) MOHAMMAD NURIZHAM SHAH BIN ABDULLAH A quarter of a century:

Sharing vital signs – and saving lives – in real-time

Captain (Dr) (NS) Lee You Jun from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) draws on his interest in science and tech to help in cases of serious medical emergencies. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA PHOTOS: CPT (DR) (NS) LEE YOU JUN A

Championing the environment — and his NS commitments

Here's how the Singapore Police Force’s DAC (NS) Mulyadi Ahmad upholds his responsibility to the nation’s security and sustainability.

Becoming a family man

CPT (NS) Muhd Saufi bin Abdul Rashid on marriage and starting a family of his own helped him view life from a fresh perspective. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA PHOTOS: CPT (NS) MUHD SAUFI BIN ABDUL RASHID https://youtu.be/oEewhyz9Nbo For many, the year-end