My NS days: Celebs, newsmakers look back as Singapore's national service turns 55

ST asks nine people - including MPs, civil servants, a sportsman and actors - to share their memorable moments in NS. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF PATRICK HAN, SUHAIMI YUSOF, LOUIS NG, DARRYL DAVID
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SINGAPORE - As Singapore celebrates 55 years of national service (NS55), The Straits Times asks nine people - including MPs, civil servants, a sportsman and actors - to share their memorable moments in NS.

Q: What was your vocation when you were a full-time national serviceman (NSF)?

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