20th July 2020 12:14:43 Hours
Brigadier Upali Rajapaksha, the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 68 Division assumed office as the 10th General Officer Commanding on Saturday (18) at the 68 Division HQ at Kombavil, Mullaittivu during a simple ceremony, inclusive of military traditions and religious blessings.
A formal Guard Turn Out and a Guard of Honour greeted the new GOC before he was invited to the office. There, he signed an official document by symbolizing the official acceptance of the new office.
After group photographs with Officers and Other Ranks of the 68 Division, the GOC planted a sapling in front of the HQ office premises as a memory of his assumption of office. He later addressed the troops of the Division and set out his plans on implementation of the role and tasks of the Division. An all rank tea after a while enabled him to interact with Officers and Other Ranks.
All Staff Officers of the Division, all Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and a cross-section of other ranks from under command formations and Battalions were present on the occasion. best shoes | NIKE RUNNING SALE
