[xkaydet65]

It was my belief that Aussie SAS troopers had been in Afghanistan since almost the beginning.

[Stoat]

It was my belief that Aussie SAS troopers had been in Afghanistan since almost the beginning.

I'm sure that they have been; the article is making the distinction here of "Front Line" soldiers.

[naturalman1975]

Inaccurate reporting - these are the first Australian artillery troops to be on the front line since Vietnam. Infantry and cavalry of various types have been deployed to such operations numerous times in that period, but not pure artillery.

[archy]

It was my belief that Aussie SAS troopers had been in Afghanistan since almost the beginning.

You think? There's no doubt at all about New Zealanders, NZ Cpl William *Big Willie* Apiata being a recent Victoria Cross recipient, the first New Zealander to not only receive the VC since WWII..., but to return home alive with it.

[archy]

It was my belief that Aussie SAS troopers had been in Afghanistan since almost the beginning.

Naw, mate, that's just fellas from a 4x4 club from out back of Woop Woop....