03rd December 2024 22:42:00 Hours
Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Commander of Security Forces (West) and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers pinned the new ranks on newly promoted senior officers of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers on November 26 at the Regimental Centre, SLE.
This prestigious occasion marked a significant career milestone for Lieutenant Colonel M C S Mallawage Lsc SLE and Lieutenant Colonel J C Mapatuna RSP SLE, who were promoted to their new ranks. The act of pinning the insignias by the Colonel Commandant represents a revered tradition in military culture, symbolizing trust, recognition of achievement, and readiness to undertake greater responsibilities.
The newly promoted officers expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Major General Lanka Amarapala for his invaluable guidance and support throughout their careers. The event concluded with a group photograph, capturing this momentous occasion in their professional journeys.