Sirmooree #80

92 Summer 2018 saw the handover of command from Lt Col Jamie Murray to Lt Col Dave Pack. Col Murray did not move far, taking on the role of Chief of Staff, British Defence Section Asia-Pacific in the Singapore High Commission. Maj Gajendra Angdembe deployed to Kabul on finishing his tour as Gurkha Major, where he is helping the Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs to develop local forces. His replacement, Maj Rajkumar Rai, made the short move from OC CSS (Cassino) Company to become GM. Success in sporting and military competitions continued, with a highlight being the return of the Nepal Cup to 2RGR, after a gripping final against 1RGR during the Brigade Bhela in Aldershot: The 2 nd Battalion finishes the year in a fantastic position to build on the achievements of 2018. The arrival of 63 Riflemen from Recruit Intake 18 takes the Battalion almost to the point of being fully manned. With continued Gurkha growth across the Army this will fall, but the Battalion is already reaping the benefits of wider Army experience to our soldiers both in the skills that return and the building of our professional reputation. www.2ndGoorkhas.com