National Service has given Mr Andriyan bin Awi a new perspective and a new-found love for running, here’s how it happened. TEXT: KEENAN PEREIRA PHOTOS: ANDRIYAN AWI As Friday afternoon rolls around, Mr Andriyan bin Awi has one thing on

Meet SGT1 (V) Sam Martinez, a Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (CDAU) volunteer firefighter who has somehow cracked the code to a life well-lived. TEXT: HTVN PHOTOS: SGT1 (V) SAM MARTINEZ, NICOLE TAN One can only dream of living as vibrantly

Meet Lieutenant (LTA) Wang Mingkang, a Rescue Engineer for the 41 Rescue Unit in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), whose role is to reduce the risks of potential structural failures. TEXT AND PHOTOS: SCDF As a Rescue Engineer, LTA

In celebration of NS55, a father-in-law and son-in-law duo share their National Service experiences. TEXT: MHA PHOTO: JEREMY LIM Full-time National Service (NS) is an essential part of our nationhood and a rite of passage for every Singaporean son. While

As Singapore celebrates NS55, we drop in on the 40th anniversary reunion of the 7th batch of officer cadet trainees from the Singapore Police Force. TEXT: BENEDICT THAMPHOTOS: HOMETEAMNS In 2007, the 7th batch of Officer Cadet Trainees from the

From assisting vulnerable elderly to using high-tech methods to catch criminals, the Public Transport Security Command ensures the safety of Singapore’s public transport network. TEXT: MELODY TAN IMAGES: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE Every day, there are over five million rides taken

Two of the Home Team volunteers have chosen to play a bigger role in the Home Team after completing their NS stints. Here’s why. TEXT AND PHOTOS: Home Team Volunteer Network (HTVN) Serving National Service (NS) under the Singapore Police Force