NEWLY APPOINTED COLONEL COMMANDANT MAJOR GENERAL A M K G P S K ABEYSINGHE ASSUMED THE OFFICE...

Major General A M K G P S K Abeysinghe Director General, Budget & Financial Management was appointed as the 18th Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps and took over his duties with military formalities on 15 July 2024 at RHQ SLAGSC.

The day’s Chief Guest on his arrival at the SLAGSC premises, was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant, Colonel Nalin De Silva and accorded with a Guard Turn Out. Afterwards, the Colonel Commandant laid a floral wreath at the war heroes’ monument to pay his tribute to the fallen heroes who made supreme sacrifices on behalf of the motherland. Subsequently, the Chief Guest was bestowed with a Guard of Houner.

In a harmonious blend of faiths, the Colonel Commandant took up his new responsibilities amidst a tapestry of religious observances in the presence of senior council members, officers and the staff of Regimental Headquarters.

As the next event of the day’s ceremony, Major General A M K G P S K Abeysinghe attended for a tea with all Ranks.

Finally, the Colonel Commandant addressed the Officers and Other Ranks who were present at the ceremony separately. At the occasion, he shared his views and thoughts while engaging with the gathering.