MILITARY FAREWELL HELD AT 23 INFANTRY DIVISION FOR OUTGOING GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING

The 23 Infantry Division bid farewell to its outgoing General Officer Commanding Major General K V N P Premarathna RSP USP psc on 30 April 2024 at 23 Infantry Division premises with a formal ceremony which filled with military traditions. Outgoing General Officer Commanding has been designated as the Chief of Staff Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff.

On arrival, the outgoing General Officer Commanding was accorded a Guard Turnout at the camp entrance. Afterwards, he was invited to take the salute of the Guard of Honour, presented by troops of the 9th Battalion, Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment. Afterwards, he placed his signature in an official document signifying the handing over of his duties at his office.

After that planted a tree sapling in front of The Headquarter office and group photograph was taken with field commanders and staff officers. Then All Rank Lunch was held and token of appreciation was presented to outgoing General Officer Commanding 23 Infantry Division. Afterwards General Officer Commanding 23Infantry Division addressed the troops where he offered his sincere gratitude to all ranks served in respective formations for high standards of professionalism maintained and service rendered to have a peaceful environment while promoting civil-military coordination