04th September 2019 12:04:38 Hours
Major General Mahinda Mudalige in addition to his office as the Commander, Security Forces - West assumed duties as the Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), amidst military formalities and religious observances, held on Monday (2) at the SLAVF Headquarters at Salawa, Kosgama.
The day’s proceedings, related to the assumption of office began with presentation of Guard Turnout honours to him by Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI) troops upon his arrival at the SLAVF Headquarters entrance.
The incoming Senior Officer was warmly welcomed by Major General L.F Kasthuriarachchi, the SLAVF Deputy Commandant and ushered to the saluting dais in the parade ground before he took the Guard of Honour salute of SLAVF troops as a formality.
A few minutes later, Major General Mahinda Mudalige, who is also the Colonel of the Regiment, SLLI placed his signature on an official document, symbolizing the formal acceptance of his new appointment as members of the Maha Sangha began ‘Seth Pirith’ chanting.
Next, the new Commandant was invited to add memories to the day by planting a ‘Rambutan’ sapling in the premises. Typical of such occasions, the new Commandant afterwards addressed the troops and urged everyone’s cooperation for conduct of affairs in the SLAVF. He also did not forget to praise his SLAVF predecessors during his speech.
SLAVF Deputy Commandant, Principal Staff Officer and all Heads of branches, Brigadier Coordinating Officers, Colonel Coordinating Officers, Commanding Officers of Battalions and serving SLAVF members and Other Ranks were associated with the day’s event. Best Sneakers | Air Jordan Release Dates Calendar
