SAFRA National Service Association


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".

History

SAFRA was started on 2 July 1972 and was launched by, then Defence Minister of Singapore, Dr Goh Keng Swee.
From 1996 to 2012 SAFRA and Republic of Singapore Air Force co-organized the National Runway Cycling & Skating at Paya [Lebar Air Base] with 6,000–8,000 participants.

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:
SAFRA Mt FaberSAFRA JurongSAFRA PunggolSAFRA Carpenter Street
SAFRA TampinesSAFRA Toa PayohSAFRA YishunSAFRA Choa Chu Kang