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Sunday, December 11, 2005

A few months down the road, I’d be donning that camouflage uniform and sporting a bald head; yes, I’ve been enlisted for National Service.

Before the seminar, I’ve always had questions and doubts about what is in store for me. The seminar has not only piqued my interest about army life, but has also left me anticipating for it.

Interesting viewpoints that were exchanged during the seminar included:
- Going for national service is a plain waste of time, and
- One incentive for going for national service is such that your loved ones will be protected
- Whether or not Singapore will make it through should a disaster/ attack strike
- National service is actually about bonding together with people of different backgrounds, and coming together to protect Singapore’s welfare
- Women’s role in national security
- The degree of leniency on the pianist who got let off recently with a mere fine despite skipping national service
- Nation before self

The technology advancement in the army is astonishing, but it is only but an advantageous edge for us. Ultimately, Singapore’s stability is everyone’s duty. We have to remain united in order to protect what our ancestors have bestowed upon us – a rich, vibrant and safe Singapore.

Our people are our only resource.
Posted by ching at 5:06 PM