February 08, 2023

GRP 172- Nothing endures but change: The story of Australian SASR Trooper Andrew White

2 hours 1 minute

oining me for this week's podcast is recently retired Australian SASR Operator Andrew White. White served for nearly 30 years in two different armies. He began his career in the British infantry with deployments to various areas of the world. White was part of the initial invasion of Iraq and would deploy there three times. Due to an issue with his command after his third deployment to Iraq, he transferred to the Australian Army.

He passed selection into the Australian Special Air Service Regiment, where he spent the remainder of his career with multiple combat deployments. White was on the operation where SASR Trooper Jason Brown was tragically killed in Afghanistan. He illuminates the skill and courage under fire displayed by his troop to recover Brown. A few members of the Australian Special Forces are accused of committing war crimes in Afghanistan. The situation has been very controversial, and we discussed this in detail. We talked about his experiences in Afghanistan, and Iraq, working as a dog handler, and his advocacy for those SASR Operators accused of war crimes. Plus more. Tune in.

Main Takeaways

Early life and entry into the British Army

Deploying into Northern Ireland

Deploying into Iraq three times

Attempting Special Forces Selection and transferring out of the British Army into the Australian Army

The history of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment and selection

Deploying into Afghanistan

Firefight in which SASR Operator Jason Brown was killed.

Dogs of War

SASR Troopers accused of war crimes

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Connect with Andrew White: www.instagram.com/dirtybeardedpilgrims