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05th May 2019 18:06:43 Hours

611 Brigade New Commander Assumes Office

Colonel K.A.W.N.H Bandaranayake of the Vijayabhahu Infantry Regiment (VIR) assumed duties as the 6th Commander of the 611 Brigade amid religious observances on Monday (6) during a simple ceremony at the 611Brigade Headquarters in Ichchankulam, Vavuniya.

He succeeded Brigadier Saman Liyanage who has been now appointed the Deputy Commandant at the Officer Career Development Centre in Buttala.

A formal Guard Turnout at the entrance, presented by 23 Sri Lanka Light Infantry troops greeted him.

Afterwards, the newly-appointed Brigade Commander planted a Mango sapling in the compound as a symbol of memory before he joined an All Rank tea.

Commanding Officer of the 23 SLLI and 17 (volunteer) SLSR Commanding Officer together with Brigade Staff Officers attended the occasion. Best Authentic Sneakers | Air Jordan