02nd July 2023 08:28:45 Hours
Colonel of the Regiment, Major General EADP Edirisinghe psc, visited Gemunu Watch battalions in SFHQ(J), SFHQ (MLT) theaters which included 17 GW, 2 (v) GW, 16 (v) GW, 23 GW, 6 GW, 19 GW and 11 GW from 27 March to 31 March 2023. Further, he also visited 7 GW at Mattakkuliya on 4th April and 8 GW and RHQ Bn at Kuruvita on 5th April During the visit, he addressed troops and the officers of the battalions.
During the addresses he emphasized the importance of true soldiering in sustaining the pride of the Army, particularly the pride of the regiment. Further, he also stressed upon the preserving Military Culture and development of the human and social capital of soldiers in challenging environment we encounter.
The visits were organized according to the military traditions and the natural cutesy of the Army. Centre Commandant and the Staff officers of the Regimental Centre also were present at the events.
