Major General K H M S Wickramaratne RSP, the General Officer Commanding of the 53 Infantry Division, officially assumed duties as the 17th Colonel of the Regiment of the Commando Regiment at the Regimental Headquarters in Ganemulla on 19 October 2024. A ceremonial event, observing religious traditions and military customs, was held at the Regimental Centre on 23 October 2024. Upon arrival, he was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant of the Commando Regiment and was accorded a Guard Turnout.