A total of 100 War Heroes of Special Forces (SF) Regiment, whose unrelenting pursuit of humanitarian operations in the North and East against ruthless terrorists saw an end to the long dragged terrorism, were recently awarded the appreciative ‘North-East Humanitarian Operation’ Medals during a special ceremony at 3 Special Forces Headquarters, Vavuniya.
Major General A.K.S Perera, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni and Colonel of SF Regiment graced the awarding ceremony as chief guest in the company of Lieutenant Colonel D.G.S Senarath Yapa, Centre Commandant, SF Regiment. During this ceremony, only a representative segment of SF officers and other ranks received this recognition as the first of its kind.
The Chief Guest on arrival at the premises received the Guard Turnout, presented in his honour and was conducted to the main auditorium to inaugurate the proceedings.
Elite SF troops who have carved out a reputed name for themselves as fierce warriors in the face of the enemy made a significant contribution to the elimination of LTTE terrorism in Wanni and Eastern theatres during humanitarian operations.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces inaugurated the award of the same ‘North-East Humanitarian Operation Medal’ on 14th December 2010 where a representative 1000 War Heroes of the tri-services and the Police received this Medal at the initial stage. At that inaugural ceremony Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army received the first Medal on behalf of the Army.
Major General A.K.S Perera, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni and Colonel of SF Regiment graced the awarding ceremony as chief guest in the company of Lieutenant Colonel D.G.S Senarath Yapa, Centre Commandant, SF Regiment. During this ceremony, only a representative segment of SF officers and other ranks received this recognition as the first of its kind.
The Chief Guest on arrival at the premises received the Guard Turnout, presented in his honour and was conducted to the main auditorium to inaugurate the proceedings.
Elite SF troops who have carved out a reputed name for themselves as fierce warriors in the face of the enemy made a significant contribution to the elimination of LTTE terrorism in Wanni and Eastern theatres during humanitarian operations.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces inaugurated the award of the same ‘North-East Humanitarian Operation Medal’ on 14th December 2010 where a representative 1000 War Heroes of the tri-services and the Police received this Medal at the initial stage. At that inaugural ceremony Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army received the first Medal on behalf of the Army.
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