03rd October 2021 15:30:42 Hours
Major General Sena Waduge, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force bade farewell to the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force HQ, prior to his retirement after 35 years of exemplary and distinguished service to the motherland on 04 October 2021.
A series of formalities observed in connection with the relinquishment of the appointment. It commenced with the reviewing of the Guard Turn Out accorded to the outgoing Commandant on arrival at the venue. He was received by Brigadier S.N Samarawickrama, the Inspector of Training – Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force. The Senior Officer was accorded an elegant Guard of Honour afterwards by the troops of Sri Lanka National Guard.
Addressing the troops, the outgoing Commandant extended his sincere thanks to all the Officers and Other Ranks for the generous assistance and co-operation extended during his tenure. In appreciation of his service to the Volunteer Force, he was honoured awarding mementoes.
Signifying the departure from the Headquarters, the Commandant declared opened the ‘Gajanindu Arana’ which was recently annexed to the new camp premises.
The proceedings reached the culmination with the departure of Major General Sena Waduge amidst good-bye cheers of the Officers and Other Ranks who street lined on both sides of the road leading to the main gate. The programme of the day underwent following strict health directives.
