09th February 2020 12:06:10 Hours
One of the bravery Commando Officer, Brigadier A K G K U Gnanaratne psc, who was trained at the very institute 32 years ago with Intake 29, took over duties as the thirty-forth Commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy, Diyatalawa on February 07th, 2020. Upon arrival, he laid a wreath at the Monument of Peace erected to honour the fallen officers of the Army, and took the salute of the ceremonial parade accorded to him.
After taking over duties auspiciously amidst chanting of pirith by Buddhist monks, he addressed all wing heads and staff officers where he underscored the importance of professional outlook and teamwork among Wings for the best desired results and pledged to do his best for the advancement of the institute.
All his staff including the deputy commandant and wing heads congratulated him for a happy and successful tenure as the thirty-forth commandant of the Sri Lanka Military Academy.
