A group of retired tri service Officers, representing the Association of Retired Flag Rank Officers (ARFRO) visited Sri Lanka Military Academy (SLMA), Diyathalawa on Sunday (7) as a stopover during a 2-day long picnic to the area.
A total of 26 retired officers, including 6 Navy and 7 Air Force Officers together with their spouses took time off to arrive at the SLMA refreshing memories of the yesteryear, accompanied by their spouses, children and near ones.
Brigadier R.W.W.A.D.B. Rajaguru, Commandant, SLMA welcomed retired officers on arrival at the SLMA and explained them the SLMA roles and tasks as at present.
During their visit, those retired officers made floral tributes to the SLMA War Heroes’ monument and paid their respect while recalling memories.
The ARFRO delegation then addressed Officer Cadets at the SLMA under training at the Colonel Fuzly Lafir Memorial auditorium. The delegation also visited the SLMA museum and a few other places of interest.
The visiting officers had an opportunity to witness several rounds of combat training exercises, practised by Officer Cadets.
The day’s proceedings concluded with a lunch at the Officer Cadets’ Mess.
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