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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

.@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🔗 brnw.ch/21wPl1K

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ow.ly/yuTA50ShUTa RT @Danelleke13

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