42 SAR has just turned 'Operationally Ready'. Other than that I think there is no need to reveal further. Dangerous blogging on army stuff .....
As for me, I have been selected for the role of Lance Guard in the National Day Parade 2009. I don't know how should I feel either. Take pride in the fact I am the only one chosen in my company or feel sad for all the weekend burnt? As they say, P R I D E stands for People Rest I Do Extra. Just take a look at the schedule for training .....

That's 11 weekends burnt :(!!
They say I should take pride in it, in wearing No.1. But I have no pride in participating in the NDP ... to me it's just a waste of my time and my life. To me I have more pride in being a civilian and more pride in wearing 'CV'.
They say my parents will be proud to see me on TV. But I say I would rather my parents see me at home on National Day.
They say there will be a lot of pretty girls to see at the NDP. But I say that pretty girls are everywhere.
But nevertheless, I will try to keep a positive attitude in all this, through my 2 years in National Service. And I believe God will lead me to somewhere better through of all of this. But that doesn't change the fact that I hate NS and doesn't change the perception I have of NS wasting my time! :)