CORPS OF SRI LANKA ENGINEERS REACHED THE MILESTONE OF 67

The Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers celebrated its 67th Anniversary on a grand scale at the Regimental Headquarters Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, Panagoda on 9 November 2018.

A Guard Turnout and a Ceremonial Parade was accorded to the Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Maj Gen DDUK Hettiarrachchi RSP VSV USP ndu psc, at the Regimental Headquarters. The Colonel Commandant was received by the Centre Commandant Brig STB Dissanayake RSP USP. During the Guard of Honour the Colonel Commandant Maj Gen DDUK Hettiarrachchi RSP VSV USP ndu psc addressed the gathering and extended his gratitude for the commitment of officers and men in uplifting the standard of the Corps. He highlighted the extraordinary contribution of the Sappers in the nation building and disaster relief operations. Senior Sapper Officers, Officers and Other Ranks participated at this event demonstrating their high note of Esprit de Corps.

Subsequent to the Guard of Honour an All Ranks Lunch was organized to coincide with the 67th Anniversary ceremonies. The Chief Guest of this event was the Colonel Commandant and a large number of Senior Officers, Officers and other ranks participated for this function.