04th December 2018 10:18:08 Hours
Major General Aruna Jayasekera, the Commander Security Force - East made his maiden formal field visits to the Headquarters 24 Division, 241 and 242 Brigade Headquarters on Saturday, the 1st of December.
A formal Guard Turnout at the main entrance of the Headquarters 24 Division, greeted the day's Chief Guest after being received by Major General Mahinda Mudalige, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 24 Division.
Minutes after those formalities, he was accorded with a Guard of Honour by the troops of 8 Sri Lanka National Guard (8 SLNG) representing 24 Division in conformity with military traditions. As a symbol of memory, the Commander Security Force (East) was then invited to plant a ‘Mango’ sapling inside the Headquarters premises. The next moment saw the Commander getting to his feet to address a cross section of the officers and soldiers under command to the Headquarters 24 Division.
In the afternoon, the Commander Security Force (East) paid a courtesy call with Ven. Buddhangala Ananda Thero at Buddhangala Monastery. Thereafter, he took time off to visit the Headquarters of 241 and 242 Brigades and had an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to administration aspects, operational needs, welfare measures and requirements of the troops. Towards the latter part of his agenda, the visiting Commander was invited to open the newly-constructed Holiday Bungalow belongs to 242 Brigade at Urani, Pothuvil.
