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ANZAC Day 2026
ANZAC Day 2026
Anzac Day remains one of the most important days in our calendar. It is a day to honour service across generations, to remember those who did not return, and to recognise the enduring bonds forged through shared experience in demanding and often unforgiving environments. Those bonds — of trust, loyalty and mateship — are the foundation of our Regiment and of this Association.

Bob Hunter
Apr 232 min read


Statement from the SAS Association – Ben Roberts-Smith Bail
The SAS Association acknowledges the decision of the Court to grant bail in this matter. Bail decisions are procedural in nature and do not determine guilt or innocence. The Association respects the independence of the Court and the integrity of Australia’s criminal justice system.

Bob Hunter
Apr 181 min read


Statement by the Australian Special Air Service Association
Statement by the Australian Special Air Service Association
MEDIA STATEMENT
Special Air Service Association of Australia Regarding the Arrest and Criminal Charges laid against Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG
For Immediate Release

Bob Hunter
Apr 83 min read


BRAVERY & BETRAYAL DOCUMENTARY
The True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan After 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm’s way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened in Afghanistan and Iraq. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard, and Abbott tell for the first time what they knew, and the brave pilots of the American Army reveal what they s

Media Team
May 17, 20252 min read


Children of the SAS - Stateline ABC
While those elite soldiers were engaged in enemy combat, their children lived in fear of Dad being killed or injured.

Media Team
Nov 25, 20242 min read


The Afghan Saga of Bravery, Allegations and Betrayal | The Strategist
In 1987, fifteen years after Australia’s war in Vietnam ended, we held Welcome Home parades across the nation for our mistreated Veterans.

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 30, 20246 min read


ADF chief moves to strip war veterans’ medals
May 29, 2023 - 11:26PM ASASA Chairman Martin Hamilton-Smith says without a court hearing no veteran solider should have their war medals...

Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 min read


7NEWS Spotlight - ABC launches investigation over ‘extra gunshots’ in video of ex-Commando Heston Russell’s November Platoon
7NEWS Spotlight’s report into the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) misreporting of veteran Heston Russell’s time in service

Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Former ADF commander Heston Russell hits out at ABC after network forced to remove footage with doctored gunshot audio.
Former Special Forces Major Heston Russell has hit out over a "shocking scandal" which saw the ABC forced to remove footage containing...

Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Peter Dutton and Richard Marles brawl over the decision to strip Afghanistan war medals in same week as a veteran suicide report.
Peter Dutton and Richard Marles brawl over the decision to strip Afghanistan war medals in the same week as veteran suicide report.

Media Team
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Unbelievable! Government's Decision to Strip War Medals From Former Soldiers SLAMMED!
Sky News host Erin Molan has slammed the government’s decision to strip the war medals of some former Australian soldiers . . . .

Media Team
Sep 16, 20241 min read


Media Statement12 Sep 2024Australian Special Air Service Association
The ASASA condemns the Government’s decision to remove awards for bravery and distinguished service in action from young officers who led..

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Media ReleaseVeterans Condemn CDF Proposal to Strip Soldiers of Distinguished Service Medals awarded in the Afghanistan War
(Embargoed until Wednesday 24 May 2023) Senior Veteran leaders are calling on the federal government to reject outright the Chief of the...

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Post-crisis force: Sharpening the tip of the spear with a new-look Special Operations Command
22 JULY 2024 By: Stephen Kuper In a post-crisis Indo-Pacific characterised by great power competition and multipolarity, Australia’s...

Stephen Kuper
Jul 22, 20246 min read


‘Hands Off Our Super’: Retiree John Taske’s Push to Protect Nest Egg
The Australian 18/5/2024 By LYDIA LYNCH - QUEENSLAND POLITICAL REPORTER John Taske – retired anaesthetist, war veteran and survivor of...
Vicki McKenzie
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Afghanistan panel suggests military top brass be held 'accountable' for command failures over alleged war crimes.
In short: An independent panel has warned a lack of accountability from Australia's military top brass over alleged war crimes in...

Andrew Greene
May 16, 20242 min read


NO PROOF OF WAR 'CRIMES'
Allegation of Special Forces execution "innocent" Afghani businessman that was central to sensational war crimes claims not be substantiated

Charles Moranda
May 11, 20242 min read


ADSO Media Release: Reinstate ASIO and ASIS Director Generals to Permanent Membership of Australia’s National Security Committee
ADSO Media Release: Reinstate ASIO and ASIS Director Generals to Permanent Membership of Australia’s National Security Committee

Media Team
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Opinion: Labor’s national security kowtow a win for Beijing
The Albanese government is taking a series of disturbing actions in national security, effectively implementing an agenda that the...

Media Team
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Government ministers to front veterans royal commission as special forces soldiers warn of 'Canberra cover-up'
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene Posted Thursday 7th March at 4:41am The defence and veterans' affairs ministers will...

Media Team
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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