NINE SIX FOUR

16/10/2026

The First Push: 2001-2002

“I still remember rocking into Kuwait with the RSOCCE/1 SQN and acquiring what ever we could get until we pushed into FOB RHINO. Also BM and the TST lads cutting down the loan SRV’s from 13 BDE (that could ‘NOT’ go off pavement 😂😂) so they would fit into the Super Stallions”

MAJ B ~ SASR

16/10/2026

The First Push - 2001

“I still remember rocking into Kuwait with the RSOCCE/1 SQN and acquiring what ever we could get until we pushed into FOB RHINO. Also BM and the TST lads cutting down the loan SRV’s from 13 BDE (that could ‘NOT’ go off pavement 😂😂) so they would fit into the Super Stallions”

MAJ B ~ SASR




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11/10/2026

11/10/2026

25th ANNIVERSARY OF AUSTRALIAN SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN

Remembering the Service of the Special Air Service Regiment.

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the commencement of Australia’s military involvement in Afghanistan, a conflict that would become Australia’s longest war.

On 11 October 2001, Operation SLIPPER was established in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

At the forefront of Australia’s initial ground commitment was the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR).

Beginning with 1 SAS Squadron in late 2001, the Regiment undertook long-range reconnaissance, surveillance and offensive operations alongside coalition forces. Operating from the remote desert outpost of Camp Rhino, SASR patrols played an important role in the opening campaign in southern Afghanistan.

Over the following twelve months, all three SAS Squadrons would deploy, contributing to coalition operations around Kandahar and major combat operations including Operation ANACONDA.

This initial deployment, known as the ‘First Push’, marked the beginning of the Regiment’s extensive operational involvement in Afghanistan over the next two decades.

As we commemorate 25 years since the beginning of Australia’s service in Afghanistan, the SAS Historical Foundation honours all who served, remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and acknowledges the enduring impact of the conflict on veterans and their families.

Over the coming weeks, we will share stories of the SASR’s involvement throughout the Afghanistan campaign, beginning with the First Push of 2001–2002.

Lest We Forget.

02/10/2026

The Patrol Blues of Major L. A. Eyles, the first Officer Commanding of 1st SAS Company.

Appointed in July 1957, Eyles was selected to command the newly raised company that would ultimately form the foundation of today’s Special Air Service Regiment.

A remarkable piece of early Australian SAS history, preserved and on display at the SAS Historical Collection, Campbell Barracks.

04/09/2026

Today, 4 September, is the 62nd Anniversary of the Australian SAS becoming a Regiment (SASR).

On this day 1 SAS Company RAR was formally disbanded and the Australian SASR was raised. Another milestone in the Regiment’s history.
Always remembering where we started and never forgetting those that made the ultimate sacrifice over this journey.

Happy Birthday.

🍻‘The Regiment’.

18/08/2026

VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY | 18 AUGUST

Today we honour all Australians who served in the Vietnam War, and remember those who did not return.

For the SAS Regiment, Vietnam was a defining chapter in its early history.

3 SAS Squadron deployed to Vietnam in June 1966, conducting Special Reconnaissance and Direct Action tasks in support of the 1st Australian Task Force. SAS Squadrons subsequently rotated through Vietnam at approximately 12 month intervals until the Regiment’s final troops were withdrawn in October 1971.

Operating in small patrols, SAS soldiers worked deep in hostile territory, often relying on the extraordinary skill and courage of 9 RAAF Squadron helicopter crews for insertion and extraction, sometimes under enemy fire. They were also supported by 161 Reconnaissance Flight, 3 Cavalry Regiment and infantry battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment.

From November 1968, a troop of the New Zealand SAS served alongside the Australian SAS Squadrons.

Today we remember the SAS soldiers who served in Vietnam, those who supported them, and every Australian and New Zealander whose service and sacrifice became part of this history.

Lest We Forget.

Images (In Order)
📸Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Daly with members of 3 SAS Squadron at Nui Dat, South Vietnam, November 1969.
Beside him is Major Reg Beasley, Officer Commanding 3 SAS Squadron, wearing the SAS beret.
Australian War Memorial, EKN/69/0172/VN.
📸2 SAS Sqn stalwarts enjoying the view from the OP 1968
📸3 SAS Sqn personnel preparing for a parachute insertion in South Vietnam 1969
📸1969 two good mates helping out behind the bar SAS Hill South Vietnam
📸“Where do you reckon they are?”
An Australian SAS soldier surveys the country from Nui Dat, South Vietnam, 1969
📸Clem's Patrol return to Nui Dat South Vietnam 1969
📸Para Parade for 3 SAS Sqn's parachute insertion South Vietnam 1969

06/07/2026

After months (ok maybe a year) of requests.. finally dropping tomorrow! (Subscribers get in first)

02/07/2026

BFD,MG. 14 years ago. Taken way to soon. Forever on eternal overwatch. RIP

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12/06/2026

30 years. Never Forgotten.