Major General Upul Weerakoon of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) assumed duties as the 36th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 21 Division in Ranasewapura, Anuradhapura on Wednesday (31).

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 21 Division was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers and saluted in a Guard Turnout, presented by 7 Sri Lanka Armoured Corps troops as he entered the premises.

In his new office, the new GOC placed his signature for an official document to mark the assumption of his duties. Later on, the new GOC addressed all Officers and Other Ranks where he expressed his vision for the Division in the future.

Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of the 21 Division, Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present during the day's event.