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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ségolène Le Stradic,
New York Times,
5 June 2024
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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.
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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
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“Special Air Service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Special%20Air%20Service. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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