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Tag: SAS

Posted inIraq

Iraq rescue: SAS, Delta Force in skydiving mishap

by Dave Makichuk February 5, 2021February 8, 2021

It was a HALO jump. High-altitude, low opening, according to the UK’s Daily Mail. A secret night-time covert insertion against the Islamic State in Iraq. Business as usual, when you’re in the killing business. Cruising at around 18,000 feet, supplementary oxygen would be involved in the drop, along with night vision goggles. In the HALO […]

Posted inAustralia

Killer elites: Why top soldiers are prone to murder (Part 2)

by Andrew Salmon December 8, 2020December 11, 2020
Posted inAnalysis

Killer elites: Why top soldiers are prone to murder

by Andrew Salmon December 7, 2020December 10, 2020
Posted inAustralia

Australia’s elite troops face war crimes trials

by Hamish McDonald December 4, 2020December 8, 2020
Posted inWorld

Kenya siege hero honored: ‘The SAS don’t miss’

by Dave Makichuk December 13, 2019August 8, 2020
Posted inChina, Hong Kong

SAS, other airlines reduce Hong Kong flights

by AT Contributor November 19, 2019February 18, 2020

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