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Formerly known as the NCO Club, the SAF Warrant Officers & Specialists Club's heritage stretches back to the post-war era.
In 1951, the British Armed Services set up the Britannia Club as a recreational place for their members and the allied troops. The Club soon became a popular social gathering venue as it provided opportunities for soldiers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities to interact and share experiences.
In 1971, the Club was handed back to the Singapore government, and the SAF Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) Club was formed in 1974. The SAF Enterprise (SAFE) Superstore was housed in the Club offering affordable merchandise and payment schemes for the NCOs. The Club had acquired a stronger family orientation and strengthened the bond among members throughout the years.
With the restructuring of the NCO Corp in 1994, the Club was renamed The SAF Warrant Officers And Specialists Club. Due to the expansion of the membership base and the allocation of land for redevelopment, the Club was relocated to Jurong East and was officially opened on 8 February 2002; with the new identity known as THE CHEVRONS.
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