More than 983 Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) from 407 companies and their employers gathered for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day Combined Rededication Ceremonies held at four locations around Singapore this morning to reaffirm their commitment to the defence of Singapore. 

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the rededication ceremony held at the Trade Association Hub, where he delivered the SAF Day message to remind Singaporeans of the importance of a strong and capable SAF to protect the nation's sovereignty and our way of life. Citing the successful contribution of the SAF in protecting Singapore against external threats at the recent DPRK-USA Singapore Summit, he said, "Singaporeans can take pride in that, year after year, our steady investments into building a defence capability have paid off… Today, we have that confidence that the SAF, if needed, can be called upon to defend Singapore and keep Singaporeans safe. That confidence arises not only because of modern armaments and platforms, but most importantly because SAF soldiers, mainly NSmen, are ready and prepared to defend our peace and way of life." Dr Ng added, "This SAF Day, I ask all Singaporeans to continue in their unwavering resolve and support to build a strong defence for Singapore… I thank all SAF men and women for your contributions to our country's defence. For every generation, the SAF is the ultimate guarantor of our security and independence." 

Minister for Education Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Home Affairs Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for National Development Mr Desmond Lee, and officiated at the other three rededication ceremonies held at Temasek Polytechnic, Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore Institute of Technology@Dover respectively.