18th August 2023 20:23:50 Hours
A visiting delegation of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command of the US Army, after formal discussions with the Commander of the Army, met Major General W.A.S.S Wanasinghe RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff (COS) at the COS Office on 16 August.
During the official discussions, the Chief of Staff together with the visiting delegation took up logistic matters of concern and issues related to the de-mining process of the country.
Towards the end of the discussion, the Chief of Staff presented mementoes to the visiting US delegates, led by Major General Jared Helwig, Commanding General of the US Army 8th Theater Sustainment Command, together with Colonel McGunegle, 130 Engineer Brigade Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Nelson, Senior Defence Official at the U.S Embassy in Colombo, and Major Theresa Christie, Executive Officer. The gesture was reciprocated by visiting delegates.
Major General S.P.A.I.M.B Samarakoon, Commander, Army Logistic Command and A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Chief Field Engineer were also associated with the discussion.