Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna Commences Duties With New Year Traditions

With the dawn of year 2020, the Commander, all Officers and Other Ranks of Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna commenced duties for the New Year following military traditions.

As customary, Commander Security Forces Jaffna Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya hoisted the National Flag prior to the National Anthem and the Army Song being sung. A two minute silence was observed to remember fallen war heroes. Subsequently the oath on the Affirmation of Public Service that defines the government’s ‘Vista of Prosperity and Splendour’, the New Year message of Commander of the Army was read out to everybody. Further, the Security Forces Commander addressed all Officers, Other Ranks, members of Civilian Staff and wished courage and strength to continue their work together with new hopes and success in the New Year. At the end of the programme the Commander Security Forces – Jaffna along with Senior Staff Officers joined with all the Officers and Other Ranks in the all ranks tea party.