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    8TH JULY 2023

    Brigade of Gurkhas Bhela event 8th July 2023

    Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas,
    Robertson House, Camberley, GU15 4PQ

    22-24TH SEPTEMBER 2023

    Trailwalker - Ultimate Team Endurance Event

    Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas,
    Robertson House, Camberley, GU15 4PQ
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    6TH MAY 2023

    6 Gurkha Rifles Committee Meeting and Cuttack Lunch

    Headquarters Brigade of Gurkhas,
    Robertson House, Camberley, GU15 4PQ
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    Exercise KESWICK RUNNER 39 brought together soldie Exercise KESWICK RUNNER 39 brought together soldiers of all levels for a week of structured running development in Keswick. From threshold runs and hill sessions to theory on injury prevention, nutrition and recovery, the programme pushed every athlete to grow.  The week ended with a tough five‑mile uphill race and Signaller Niroj Lama from 250 Gurkha Signal Squadron won the event, becoming the overall winner.  #Army #Running #Gurkha #soldiers
    The Second Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles demo The Second Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles demonstrated exceptional professionalism, relentless determination and strong teamwork at PARAS’10 2026 in Catterick. The team won the Free Run category, with Rifleman Dishoj Rai claiming an impressive runner-up finish individually.⁠
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In the Military TAB category, the team secured the runners-up position, while Rifleman Milan Rai led from the front, finishing first individually with a remarkable time of 1hr 20mins 45secs.⁠
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The teams were led by Sergeant Yugesh Limbu.⁠
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    Personnel Spotlight - a new Colonel Brigade of Gur Personnel Spotlight - a new Colonel Brigade of Gurkhas⁠
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Colonel Hugo Stanford-Tuck commissioned into The Royal Gurkha Rifles in 2001 at the age of 19, deploying immediately to Bosnia. His early career included operational tours in Sierra Leone, Canada, Brunei, Iraq (attached to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers) and multiple deployments to Afghanistan – notably serving as the Operations Officer for a Gurkha Battle Group attached to 3 Commando Brigade in Musa Qaleh. In 2015, he commanded a Company of Gurkhas, leading them as the Air Assault Task Force and subsequently on operations in Kabul. In 2022, he fulfilled a lifelong ambition by assuming command of The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles in Brunei.⁠
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On the staff, Colonel Stanford-Tuck has served as a deployed Press Officer, Brigade Operations Officer, and operational planner for the Joint Force Headquarters and the Land Commitments planner within the Ministry of Defence (MoD). He later served on the General Staff as the operational planner for the Field Army. He was awarded the Templer Prize at Staff College.⁠
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He holds a Master of Business Administration with distinction from Warwick Business School, applying these skills to lead the development of the MOD’s first Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy.⁠
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In his spare time, he is learning Jiu Jitsu, has finally transitioned from playing to coaching rugby and enjoys long-distance walking, preferably in the mountains.⁠
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    Two Gurkhas from The First Battalion, The Royal Gu Two Gurkhas from The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles have been awarded 3* Coins for their exceptional contribution to British Army Drone Wars 2026.⁠
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Colour Sergeant Shandesh Sherchan was recognised for outstanding leadership as Company Sergeant Major and flawless G4 support across multiple locations, ensuring seamless delivery of both Drone Wars and the Military International Drone Racing Tournament.⁠
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Sergeant Bijoy Rai earned his award for exemplary performance as Exercise Conducting Officer, delivering precise planning, coordination and execution of this high‑profile tactical drone competition.⁠
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#Gurkhas #BritishArmy #Military #Innovation #Army #Drones
    The 250 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 30 Signal Regiment The 250 Gurkha Signal Squadron, 30 Signal Regiment, delivered an outstanding performance at PARAS’10 2026 in Catterick, securing the runner-up position in the highly competitive Free Run category.⁠
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Signaller Roshan Thapa achieved a remarkable individual milestone, setting a new course record with an exceptional finishing time of 58mins and 3 secs, an exceptional display of fitness and determination.⁠
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    For the first time, a team of Gurkha Gunners proud For the first time, a team of Gurkha Gunners proudly took part in the PARAS’ 10 event in Catterick. This demanding 10‑mile multi‑terrain endurance race, held annually at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire, is inspired by the Parachute Regiment’s renowned P Company selection test, a benchmark of physical robustness, determination and military grit.⁠
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#PARAS10 #Catterick #Gurkha #Nepal #BritishArmy #Endurance #Soldiers
    The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, deli The First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, delivered an exceptional performance at PARAS’10 2026 in Catterick, securing first place in the Military TAB category among more than 115 competing teams. The Battalion also achieved an impressive overall second runner-up position in the Free Run category, underscoring the determination, teamwork, endurance, resilience, and exemplary standards of military fitness upheld by all participants.⁠
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