GOC 24 DIVISION PAYS HIS MAIDEN FIELD VISIT

The General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division, Brigadier Saliya Amunugama, upon his assumption of office recently, made his maiden visit to the Headquarters 241 Infantry Brigade Akkareipattu and 11th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard, Neeththa on Tuesday (15).

On arrival at the Headquarter 241 Infantry Brigade premises, General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division was received by the Commander 241 Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Chandra Abeykoon after the visiting Commander was greeted to a Drive Pass salute around the main entrance. As a symbol of memory, the General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division was then invited to plant a sapling in front of the Brigade Headquarters office.

In the afternoon, the General Officer Commanding 24 Infantry Division visited the Headquarters 11th Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard, Neeththa and attended the formalities there too.

During these field visits, the officers and soldiers met him and had an opportunity to discuss matters pertaining to administration aspects, operational needs, welfare measures and requirements of the troops.