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Special Air Service

British  

noun

  1. a regiment in the British Army specializing in clandestine operations

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A former member of the Special Air Service Regiment, Roberts-Smith was once lauded as Australia's most distinguished living war hero.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Prince William said he was looking forward to taking on the role with the Special Air Service Regimental Association, which looks after serving members and veterans of the elite Army unit.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Australian Special Air Service Association chair Martin Hamilton-Smith described the ruling as a “very disappointing day” for the elite regiment.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

In the 17 years he spent in the military, he rose through the ranks to become a commander of the Special Air Service Regiment.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

“That’s enough for today,” said her climbing coach, a female commando from the Special Air Service.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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