10 The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment

Aldershot

10 The Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment remains committed on Op TOSCA 37 and Op CABRIT. The Rear Operations Group (ROG) continues its support to 101 Operational Sustainment Bde (OSB). Both at home and abroad, the Regt has ‘Given Back’ with activities in support of local communities, families and charities.

‘Giving Back’

Continuing the theme of ‘Giving Back’ for this edition of the Sustainer, it is important to note the key role the 10 QOGLR Welfare Department is delivering in support of the Regt’s deployed personnel and their families. The team, led by Capt Magar and SSgt Faunch, has delivered a variety of activities for families, the biggest of which was a fantastic Christmas Fair, provided in conjunction with 27 Regt. An array of activities were available, including rides, a Christmas Market, food outlets and the all-important Santa’s Grotto. The Welfare Department was also visited by The Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison, Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans, where the opportunity to both showcase its excellent welfare provision and highlight specific welfare challenges was exploited.

Armistice Day provides the opportunity to honour those who sacrificed their lives in conflict and to thank those veterans still with us. 10 QOGLR, both at home and abroad, marked the occasion with a number of activities. In Aldershot a contingent attended a Remembrance Service at the Gurkha War Memorial in Aldershot, joined by the large Nepalese community from across the Garrison. In addition, the Regt held its own service within its cultural Temple, with representation also at the Aldershot Garrison Church. In Cyprus, the deployed force joined their UN counterparts at a combined Act of Remembrance at the Wayne’s Keep Cemetery in Nicosia.

10 QOGLR maintains close links with military charities and is continuously involved in fundraising events. This year it continued its attendance at London Poppy Day, with personnel volunteering to collect funds on the streets of the capital in support of the Royal British Legion. The wider QOGLR family has also been busy, with partners of serving Gurkha soldiers (known as the QOGLR Ladies) taking part in the arduous Trailwalker Challenge. The team endurance event requires participants to walk, jog or run 100km across the South Downs Way. The QOGLR Ladies completed the event in an impressive 19 hours and 15 minutes; a remarkable achievement, breaking their own previous record and raising £3.5K for the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Oxfam.

Operations

On the operations front, the Regt remains committed to the overseas deployments of Op TOSCA (Cyprus) and Op CABRIT (Estonia). In both theatres, those deployed have had significant impact, improving the respective states of the operation and reaffirming 10 QOGLR’s reputation for professionalism and excellence. The ROG personnel were committed to Military Aid to Civilian Authority (MACA) tasks over the Christmas period, with drivers deployed in support of the South East Coast Ambulance Service. This provided vital support to the NHS to ensure ambulance services were maintained throughout industrial action.

10 QOGLR experienced further success in 2022 on Ex CAMBRIAN PATROL with a new team achieving a Silver Medal in the military skills challenge; a great result. In Badminton, following on from success at the RLC Championships, 10 QOGLR had significant triumphs at the Army Championships. With winners across numerous categories, including Pte Bishal Khadka winning the Men’s event, the team finished as Army runner-up. The Regt also enjoyed success at the RLC Ski Championships, typified by Pte Sijan Rai crowed overall Novice Champion.

Jai 10 QOGLR!