13th August 2024 11:51:09 Hours
The CES OC Troops Mullaitiuv had the distinct honor of hosting a significant visit from Major General IANB Perera RWP USP ndu psc, the Military Secretary and the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Engineer Services on 12th August 2024.
Visiting Colonel Commandant was warmly welcomed by the Officiating Staff Officer I, Major EI Chathuranga CES.
The visit commenced with a Guard Turnout followed by the Commanding Officer’s comprehensive briefing on the current operational and administration commitment of the establishment. Afterward, a group photograph was taken along with the officers of the unit and then a sapling was planted to mark his visit.
Later, the Colonel Commandant addressed all ranks and stressed the value of professionalism whilst preserving the highest standards of discipline during their career.
The Colonel Commandant conducted an inspection of the camp compound, paying particular attention to the welfare facilities available to the soldiers.
At the end of the inspection, Colonel Commandant was accompanied to all ranks tea and interaction session with the participants, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie among the attendees.
Finally, Colonel Commandant left commemorative notes in the Visitors’ Book as a symbolic gesture, marking Maj Buddhika Perera’s maiden visit to OC Tps Mullaitiuv.
The Centre Commandant Corps of Engineer Services, Brigadier KL Munasinghe USP also took part in the visit.