Special Air Service

noun

: part of the British military that consists of soldiers who are specially trained for difficult and secret duties

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Judge Greg Grogin ruled in a Sydney court that the former Special Air Service Regiment corporal had established exceptional circumstances to justify his release from custody. — ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 But he has been widely reported in the media to be Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service Regiment corporal who was awarded both the Victoria Cross and Medal of Gallantry for his service in Afghanistan. — CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 Rounding out the cast is The Watch star Rossi as Sophie — a highly skilled professional with a background in the Special Air Service (SAS) — and Agent Carter actor D'Arcy, who will play Henry, a high-ranking official at Interpol. — Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 Image Two former commandos from the French unit of the British Special Air Service, both nearing 100 years old, attended the ceremony. — Ségolène Le Stradic, New York Times, 5 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for Special Air Service

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“Special Air Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Special%20Air%20Service. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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