SAFRA National Service Association
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SAFRA National Service Association is an organisation that was formed as a social and recreational club for National Servicemen from the Singapore Armed Forces. It was originally formed in 1972 as the "Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association".{{Cite web|url = http://www.safra.sg/about-safra/key-milestones.aspx#.W9BVb_ZFxPY|title = SAFRA Corporate Milestones|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}
History
SAFRA was started on 2 July 1972 and was launched by, then Defence Minister of Singapore, Dr Goh Keng Swee.{{Cite web|url = http://www.safra.sg/About-SAFRA/SAFRA-Vision|title = SAFRA VISION|date = |accessdate = |website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}
From 1996 to 2012 (Sunday 17 June, Fathers Day) SAFRA and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) co-organized the National Runway Cycling & Skating at Paya Lebar Air Base with 6,000–8,000 participants. ("Skating" was included in the events name from 2008 on, when skaters grew more.)http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/events_and_activities/2012/17jun12_event.html#.VvB0t1Jjpcw National Runway Cycling & Skating, last updated 10 April 2012, Ministry of Defence, Government of Singapore, retrieved 21 March 2016.
Mission
The SAFRA Mission
"To be a dynamic institution effective in bonding NSmen through a network of quality lifestyle clubs, services and activities. We shall be reputed for our good value and innovation."
This was to reward servicemen for their service to the nation with some relaxation from their hectic lives.
Locations
There are currently 8 SAFRA clubhouses located across the island:{{Cite web|url=https://sg.linkedin.com/company/safra-national-service-association|title=SAFRA National Service Association > LinkedIn company page > About us|website=LinkedIn}}
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| SAFRA Mt Faber | SAFRA Jurong | SAFRA Punggol | SAFRA Carpenter Street |
| SAFRA Tampines | SAFRA Toa Payoh | SAFRA Yishun | SAFRA Choa Chu Kang |
Gallery
File:Mt.Faber-Safra.jpg|Exterior (facade) of SAFRA Mt Faber Clubhouse
File:SAFRA Yishun indoor air weapons range.jpg|Indoor Air Weapons Range at SAFRA Yishun
File:SAFRA Yishun swimming pool.jpg|Swimming pool at SAFRA Yishun
File:SAFRA Yishun Adventure Sport Centre.jpg|Adventure Sports Centre at SAFRA Yishun