14th June 2023 11:00:07 Hours
Special Forces (SF) troops arranged a formal ceremony to bid farewell to the outgoing, former Deputy Chief of Staff, Colonel of the Regiment Special Forces and Overlooking Commandant of the National Defence College, Major General D.G.S Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu on Thursday (June 01) at the SF Regimental Centre, Naula.
In accordance with military traditions, a Guard Turnout and a Guard of Honour were accorded before he marked the end of his tenure by signing the official handing-over document at the office premises.
Prior to his departure, the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment saluted the memory of fallen war heroes at the Special Forces' monument and offered his gratitude to all ranks serving in respective SF establishments for committed service, rendered to maintain the standard and subculture of the SF organization during his office.
Adding memories to the day, the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment was invited to pose for a group photograph and plant a sapling in the premises. Summing up the series of events, all Council Members, Senior Officers and Officers hosted a farewell dinner to him with the participation of their spouses in honour of the outgoing Colonel of the Regiment at the 1 SF Officers’ Mess in the same evening.
