25th January 2021 17:51:48 Hours
The Commander, Security Force - East, Major General Chinthaka Gamage, with an illustrious military career spanning 34 years officially relinquished the office as the 20th Commander Security Force (East) on 24 January 2021 amidst traditional military formalities being accomplished at the Security Force Headquarters (East) premises, Welikanda.
A series of formalities held at Security Force Headquarters-East today (24) in connection with the relinquishment of the appointment commenced with reviewing of the Guard Turnout, accorded to the outgoing Commander on arrival at the venue. The outgoing Commander, Security Force (East) reviewed the Guard of Honour accorded to him by the troops of 15 Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry in keeping with military traditions.
After planting a sapling at the Headquarters premises, the outgoing SF-E Commander addressed the troops where he thanked everyone for the dedication and cooperation extended to achieve desired results on the Eastern Theatre as a cohesive military force. Further, he insisted preserving the image of the Army through maintenance of highest standards of discipline at all levels and function in all aspects, most efficiently and effectively.
In keeping with traditions, Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier Upali Gunasekera, together with Brigadier Admin and Quartering, Brigadier Shirantha Dissanayake presented a memento to the SF-E Commander in appreciation of his services to the SFHQ-E. Prior to the departure from the SFHQ-E in Welikanda, Major General Chinthaka Gamage made courtesy visits to under command Divisions and Forward Maintenance Area -East during 17-23 January. During the visits, Major General Chinthaka Gamage was warmly welcomed by all the General Officers Commanding and the Commander, Forward Maintenance Area - East. He addressed the troops and appreciated their services rendered by all ranks during his office and motivated them to continue to offer their services effectively in future as well.
