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  • "For the record, I was a 'troopie' at Paratus - a photojournalist with no rank at all until the last four months of my national service.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2002

  • Move out and receive fire, troopie by Tom Murphy on Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 at 8: 12: 51 AM by john de herrera on Tuesday, Sep 9, 2008 at 11: 35: 02 PM

    And Then We Will Die 2008

  • I heard about them on the news, from Mom, who read the paper, and at the troopie canteen in Hartley.

    Rainbow’s End Lauren St John 2007

  • It brought troopie canteens full of laughter and camaraderie, and squads of soldiers drinking Lion beers in our living room, radiant with sweat, the bush, and adventure.

    Rainbow’s End Lauren St John 2007

  • The best generals are those who know what it means to be a troopie.

    One Veteran's Story 2007

  • I heard about them on the news, from Mom, who read the paper, and at the troopie canteen in Hartley.

    Rainbow’s End Lauren St John 2007

  • Move out and receive fire, troopie by Tom Murphy on Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 at 9: 49: 16 PM

    The 9/11 War Games 2007

  • It brought troopie canteens full of laughter and camaraderie, and squads of soldiers drinking Lion beers in our living room, radiant with sweat, the bush, and adventure.

    Rainbow’s End Lauren St John 2007

  • Considering what later emerged about his military career, it's also possible any troopie going near him for treatment would have exhibited paranoid tendencies - even without the benefits of any dagga.

    IOL: News 2010

  • Considering what later emerged about his military career, it's also possible any troopie going near him for treatment would have exhibited paranoid tendencies - even without the benefits of any dagga.

    IOL: News 2010

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  • Australian slang - troop carrier. I have no idea whether military types use this word. In general use it refers to a 4WD vehicle with bench seats along each side of the rear cabin.

    March 4, 2009