COMMANDER SECURITY FORCES – EAST MAKES HIS FIRST VISIT TO 22 INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS

Major General Sujeewa Hetiarachchi who assumed duties as the Commander, Security Forces - East paid his maiden first formal field visits to the 22 Infantry Division Headquarters in plantain point – Trincomalee on Tuesday (15).

The visiting commander, Security Forces - East was warmly welcomed by the General Officer Commanding 22 Infantry Division on arrival. A Guard Turnout at the main entrances of Divisions Headquarters in keeping with military traditions saluted him. A comprehensive briefing on its role and tasks with focus on their area of responsibilities educated the visiting Commander, Security Forces - East.

Furthermore, he addressed the troops and emphasized on continuing professional training and continuation of the good work while maintaining the highest standards of discipline at all levels, the address followed the planting of saplings as symbols of memory of his visits. Commander, Security Forces - East and all senior Officers, Officers sat for the group photographs in 22 Infantry Division Headquarters, thereafter Commander shared his valuable thoughts with Officers and pen his compliments in the Visitors’ Book. In the evening, Commander Security Forces - East conducted a field visit to proposed 17 Sri Lanka National Guard Headquarters construction site at Kumburupiddi.

Infantry Brigade Commanders under command of 22 Infantry Division, Colonel General Staff, Colonel Administration & Quartering, Senior Staff Officers, Staff Officers of 22 Infantry Division Headquarters Commanding Officers, Officers and Other Ranks were participated in the occasion.