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16th October 2015 05:28:30 Hours

Major General Medawela Leaves to Serve the UN

Major General Ubaya Medawela, who served as the Commander, Security Force Headquarters - West (SFHQ-West) for more than one and half year left the office on Thursday (15) to assume duties at senior appointment in  United Nations based in New York.

In accordance with military traditions, Major General Ubaya Medawela reviewed the Guard Turnout on arrival and received the salute of the Guard of Honour at the SFHQ-West grounds, presented by women soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corp (SLAWC).

General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of the 14 and 58 Divisions, Brigade Commanders of the 141,142,143,581,582 and 583 Brigades, commanding officers , officers as well as the other ranks of the SFHQ- West were present at the farewell ceremony.

Troop address and all rank tea table culminated the day’s proceedings.