COLONEL COMMANDANT MARKED HIS MAIDEN VISIT TO 11 SLA (RFT)

The Commander, Security Forces (Kilinochchi) and Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Artillery, Major General Sampath Kotuwegoda marked his maiden visit to 11^th Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery (RFT) on 27 January 2021, at Artillery Camp, Selvary, Talaimannar. On his arrival, he was honoured with a Guard Turnout at the main entrance and welcomed by the Commanding Officer of 11 SLA (RFT) Lt Col AMVD Abeysinghe RSP USP IG SLA. Subsequently the Commanding Officer briefed about the present deployment, duties and developments of the Regiment and appreciated guidance given by the Colonel Commandant.

Colonel Commandant addressed all the troops and appreciated valuable contribution 11 SLA made in ensuring national security. Subsequently, he planted a sapling to mark his visit and the day's program was concluded after making remarks at the Visitor's Book. The officers and other ranks of the Regiment had a golden opportunity to interact with the Colonel Commandant at the all ranks tea organized.