Almost at the 2 year (ORD) mark

One by one all the guys in my BMT batch are ORDing and finally reuniting with their PINK IC. Just want to wish them CONGRATULATIONS for completing 2 years of NS! It's definitely not easy considering males do not have a choice in serving NS and which vocation they can choose.

On a side note, I've received numerous emails from many of you and I'm really glad to be able to answer your questions and hopefully allay some of your worries. It may seem lonely and scary at the beginning stage as females but trust me, in the end you will get to meet a whole lot of other females walking this same path as you :)  Here are some of the emails I've received (hope the senders don't mind me sharing). Continue to keep those questions coming! I only apologise if i take some time to reply ><

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Hello Cherie! :-)

Chanced upon your blog a few months ago while researching on joining the air force and I would like to thank you for recording your experience online for all of us ladies who are considering signing on as well!

I have just graduated from JC and will be entering uni this year (unless all goes well and I do manage to sign on). I received news that I've passed my COMPASS test and will be going for my aeromedical next week. I do have a few questions that I hope you may be able to answer in your own time since replies on forums are mostly from male NSFs, and I figured that their experience would vary greatly.

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Hi Cherie,

Hope you see this email, I've just passed the interview stage for C3 and was asked if I wanted to join Air Traffic control or Air Defence control! Which are you currently in and how is it? Was hoping to get a better view of it from someone inside :).

Thanks much

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Hi Cherie!

Chanced upon ur blog and saw that u did your compass test. Do u still remember what is the compass test all about and the various sections??

Thank you and looking forward to your reply soon!

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Hi Cherie!

I have came across your blog and have a few questions to ask you about joining RSAF!

I understand that you might be busy and my question would seem rather repeatitive. But i really hope that i could talk to someone like you about my questions and doubts.

I look forward to your reply!! ((((:

Thank you!

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Hi Cherie,

I am :) , a female who is considering to join the RSAF. I have gone for the compass test and medical test at CMPB. The next step would be the aeromedical test, but i have yet to book the timing for it. I passed the compass test for WSO FTR and C3. I would like to find out from u the life of a C3. How is the environment like over there? From what i heard about the fighter sqn, they usually scold very nasty things at you, vulgarities etc till one feels really demoralised. Is C3 environment the same? Have you ever regretted joining the air force? And do u think that u r treated unfairly compared to the overseas scholars, SAFOS and SMS?

Thank you so much! God bless!

Warmest regards,

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