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02nd June 2017 17:20:42 Hours

Major General Upul Vithanage Relinquishes His Office at SF-C

Major General P.U.S Vithanage, Commander, Security Forces - Central (SF-C) after an illustrious military career spanning more than 35 years, relinquished the office of the Central Command on Friday (2) on the eve of his retirement from the Army.

A series of formalities, held at the Security Force Headquarters - Central (SFHQ-C) in connection with the relinquishment of his duties commenced with the reviewing of the Guard Turnout, accorded to the outgoing Commander on arrival at the venue by the troops of the 18 Gemunu Watch (GW).

Later on, he took the salute in the Guard of Honour accorded to him by 18 GW troops in keeping with military traditions.

General Officers Commanding (GOC) of 11 and 12 Divisions, 111 Brigade Commander, Commanding Officers and several Senior Officers were present along with a large gathering of Officers and Other Rankers.

Addressing the troops at the SFHQ-C, the outgoing Commander thanked his staff and everyone for all the generous support, extended to him during the office as the Commander, SF - C. An All Rank tea party ended the day’s event.

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