MAJOR GENERAL PRASAD SAMARASINGHE, in addition to his present appointments as Chief Signal Officer and Military Spokesman cum Director Media, AHQ took office this morning (17) as Colonel Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC).
Major General Samarasinghe inspected the guard turnout accorded in his honour on arrival at the Regimental Headquarters premises at Panagoda and entered his office afterwards.
A brief Seth Pirith Chanting later on blessed his new appointment, followed by initialing of the first official document to signify the acceptance of the new office.
Minutes after that, Major General Samarasinghe addressed all ranks in the SLAMC headquarters and explained to them his vision for the headquarters in the future.
After refreshments, the new Colonel Commandant, accompanied by senior officers made an inspection tour to the new Regimental Headquarters construction site.
The brief ceremony was attended by Directors and several senior Army officers in the SLAMC.
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