NEWLY APPOINTED COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 14th BATTALION GAJABA REGIMENT ASSUMES OFFICE

Major ThushanthaJayawardhana RWP RSP psc assumed office as the 10th Commanding Officer of 14th Battalion the Gajaba Regiment at an auspicious time, on 01 January 2025 amidst religious blessings at the Headquarters 14th Battalion the Gajaba Regiment in JAFFNA.

On arrival, the newly appointed Commanding Officer was warm heartedly welcomed by the Battalion Second in Command Major MalikaKulathunga on his arrival to the camp and honoured with a Guard Turnout, after while he was saluted in a colorful ceremonial parade at the Battalion parade ground and assumed duties at the auspicious time by signing an official document amidst religious blessings.

Thereafter, the Commanding Officer planted a sapling at the camp premises to mark this special occasion.

Later he attended the all ranks tea party held at Other Ranks‘ Mess, where he had a cordial interaction with gathering of troops.

Colonel of the Regiment, Regimental Council Members, Senior Officers, Centre Commandant and all Staff Officers of the Regimental Centre extend their best wishes for his new appointment and all the success in his future endeavors.