ColonelGunners

The official Twitter feed of the Regimental Colonel Royal Artillery

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

Merry Christmas! 🎄 #FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

On behalf of the entire Royal Regiment of Artillery, the @Regt_Col_RA, Colonel Charlie Harmer ADC, would like to extend a very Merry Christmas to all of our followers and the wider Gunner Family.

#FINDandSTRIKE

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

Over 80 Gunners have been alpine race training in France; experiencing a unique environment that is safe to fail, to learn, and through competition to succeed.

In Jan they will be putting everything into the RA Champs proudly supported by @MBDAGroup and @Saab

#FINDandSTRIKE

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

@royalartillery1 FindandStrike

[BFBS Forces News @ForcesNews]

.@royalartillery1’s soldiers have carried out a successful live-firing of the new high-energy laser weapon system against a number of drones

The trial saw soldiers track and take down hovering targets in mid-Wales

Read more🔗
https://t.co/qfrr8li96w

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

Happy St Barbara’s Day all! What a treat to have our Gunner In-Pensioners from @RHChelsea with us for our annual St Barbara’s Day service at Larkhill on Sunday. So good to catch up with them. @royalartillery1

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

A wonderful mark of respect and an opportunity for genuine reflection. @12regtra you were immaculate and @KingsTroopRHA flawless as ever. Our family together, as it was everywhere. Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner. @Royalartillery1, @ArmyInLondon

#FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

On Day 11 of #RemembRAnce, Armistice Day, we wanted to share some photos from the very moving Ceremony of Remembrance yesterday at Hyde Park Corner.

Bringing together the entire Gunner Family: Serving, Retired and their Families.

We Will Remember Them.

#FINDandSTRIKE

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

This Remembrance Sunday, @12regtra are parading at the RA Memorial at Hyde Park Corner for the Gunner Act of Remembrance. Their Commanding Officer, Lt Col Martin Wells RA, shares his own reflections on #RemembRAnce and what it means to the Gunner Family.

#findandstrike

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

Well said Gnr Nero. I’ll see you on Parade 🫡 @12regtra @7AirDefence @ArmyInLondon @royalartillery1 #FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

As Remembrance Weekend beckons, on Day 8 of #RemembRAnce we hear again from Gunner Nero of @12regtra and the importance of this period to Commonwealth personnel and what it must have first been like to serve within the British Army.

#findandstrike

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

What a privilege to be a guest in our ‘engine room’. The powerhouse, the nerve centre that propels our ‘ship’, that gives us the energy to keep moving forwards. Thank you, @rasm, for the chance to address the Sergeants’ Mess. @ArmySgtMajor @royalartillery1 #FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

The 2024 Central Mess Dinner Night took place at The WO and Sgts’ Central Mess, marking the first event for RA Sgt Maj Lightfoot.

As part of this, the Hanson Cup was awarded to Sgt McCollum, a well-deserved recognition of her selfless commitment to the Gunners.

#FINDandSTRIKE

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

This week saw the Royal Artillery Awards Dinner take place in Larkhill - celebrating the incredible achievements of individuals dedicated to personal & professional development.

Congratulations to all our winners and well done on your hard work!

#FINDandSTRIKE

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

@royalartillery1 well done Gunners!

[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst @RMASandhurst]

Last week the Arms and Services display event for Commissioning Course 243 took place. Regiments and Corps from across the British Army set up stands on Old College Square and the junior intake Officer Cadets visit each stand in turn.

#RMAS #Sandhurst #BritishArmy #ArmyCareers

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

It’s such a great thing to be a part of. These young people coming in are outstanding. @RMASandhurst @BritishArmy @royalartillery1 #FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

Quite the interview panel!

This week at @RMASandhurst the Regimental Selection Boards took place, where Officer Cadets are interviewed for their Regiments upon Commissioning.

Congratulations to all those who will be joining the Gunner Family!

#FINDandSTRIKE

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

@Tofrek @royalartillery1 @RMASandhurst They’re in the RAF…

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

Army Major Units Cricket Champions! 🏆🏏.

Today @32RegtRA played 11 Signals Regt at the Army Cricket Ground in Aldershot in the Final of the Army Major Units Cup, winning by 85 runs for 32 Regt RA.

This achievement is the first in the Regts History - well done!

#FINDandSTRIKE

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

The sunny weather in Larkhill this afternoon has us thinking back to the summer!

It was a delight to join the Annual @CricketGunner vs @SapperCricket match in Chatham this year and to hear what the @Regt_Col_RA has to say about the importance of Army Sport.

#FINDandSTRIKE

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

@simon_higgens @royalartillery1 @RMASandhurst But theirs was an active decision not to be…🤣

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

24 new young officers for the Gunners. A beautiful day was matched by an immaculate parade as they joined our family. A bumper crop - all way better than I was. Good luck to you all. Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner. @royalartillery1 @RMASandhurst #FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

‘Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner’

On the 12th June in France, overseen by the @Regt_Col_RA and RASM, soldiers from @26Regiment_RA buried two RA soldiers who fell in WWI. They were buried with full military honours - as befits their service and sacrifice.

‘We Will Remember Them’

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

A big day for the Gunners. I cannot recall a new Colours parade in 20 years.💪💥💥💥@ScottishGunners @1stRegiment_RHA @5regtra #FindandStrike

[Royal Artillery @royalartillery1]

Last month saw the Royal Artillery formally bring in two new weapons systems: ARCHER and TAIPAN. The event was marked by a Colours Parade at Larkhill, with @1stRegiment_RHA, @ScottishGunners and 5th Regt RA on parade as the receiving regiments.

#FINDandSTRIKE

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

What an honour to be a part of. Once a Gunner, Always a Gunner. @royalartillery1 @danielleke13
#FindandStrike

[Commonwealth War Graves @CWGC]

This week a burial service took place for Serjeant John Smith and Gunner Charles Lightfoot. Both fell on 13 September 1914 and now lie in our care in Vendresse British Cemetery, France.

https://t.co/1PSGudpmLm

RT @Danelleke13

[ColonelGunners @Regt_Col_RA]

Such an honour to be there to see our In-Pensioners on parade for The Princess Royal. @royalartillery1 #FindandStrike

[Royal Hospital Chelsea @RHChelsea]

Founder’s Day in full swing! We are delighted to have Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal join us to mark this special day. #RoyalHospitalChelsea #FoundersDay2024