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17th September 2020 13:20:23 Hours

64 Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

Brigadier Ajith Pallawela assumed duties as the 13th General Officer Commanding of the 64 Division amid religious blessings and military formalities at the Headquarters in Oddusuddan on Tuesday (15).

The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding of the 64 Division was welcomed by Staff Officers and honoured in a Guard Turnout and subsequently in a Guard of Honour, presented by 14 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops of the Division. Afterwards, he was invited to plant a sapling as a gesture of memory. Later on, Brigadier Ajith Pallawala placed his signature in the first official document to symbolize the assumption of duties, amidst chanting of 'Seth Pirith' in the presence of senior officers. Later he addressed all rankers of the Division and set out his vision for the Division.

Towards the end of day's proceedings, all joined for an all rank tea. Brigade Commanders, Staff Officers of the 64 Division, Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Rankers were present during the occasion. Mysneakers | Archives des Sneakers