59 Division's New GOC Takes over Duties

Major General D.R.N Hettiarachchi RWP RSP USP assumed duties as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 59 Infantry Division, amidst religious blessings and military formalities at the 59 Division Headquarters on 16 September 2024.

The newly-appointed GOC of the 59 Infantry Division was warmly welcomed by Staff Officers and saluted in a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour presented by troops.

In his new office, the new GOC afterwards symbolically signed an official document to mark the assumption of his duties after the religious observances. Soon after adding memories for the day, the new GOC was invited to plant a sapling in the premises before he posed for a few group photographs.

After a while, in line with military formalities he addressed all Officers and Other Ranks where he expressed his vision for the Division in future. An All-Rank tea culminated the day's agenda.

Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were present during the day's event.