07th November 2023 00:09:30 Hours
Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps (SLAOC) bade farewell to Major General G.A Munasinghe RSP ato, Director General of Ordnance Services and Colonel Commandant of SLAOC in a formal ceremony on Friday (27 Oct) at the SLAOC Regimental Centre in Dombagoda.
The outgoing Colonel Commandant of SLAOC was warmly welcomed by Colonel K.M.A.W.K Perera AATO, Centre Commandant of SLAOC before he was greeted in a Guard Turnout at the entrance. Subsequently, he was invited to receive the salute of a colourful Guard of Honour at the parade ground.
Adding memories to the day, he posed for a few group photographs with the Regimental staff. Afterwards, Major General G.A Munasinghe RSP ato gracefully handed over his duties to the incoming Colonel Commandant of SLAOC, Brigadier E.M.M Fernando Hdmc Lsc AATO at his office.
Later on outgoing Colonel Commandant took part in an All Rank tea which followed by his troop address. As dusk fell, a formal farewell dinner was hosted at the Regimental Officers' Mess, adhering to military traditions. During this gathering, the departing Senior Officer received a special memento before delivering his farewell speech.
Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks of SLAOC also took part in the series of events.
