MILITARY FAREWELL HELD AT SFHQ (W) FOR OUTGOING WANNI COMMANDER

The Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) formally held the farewell ceremony to its outgoing Commander Security Forces (Wanni) Major General W P A D W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu on Monday (24) June with military honours. Outgoing commander has been designated as the Commandant Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.

A Guard Turnout, accorded to the outgoing Commander at the entrance greeted him on arrival and then he was invited to review the Guard of Honour of military salute presented by 7 Battalion Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. Thereafter, Commander Security Force (Wanni) pays floral tributes to the bravery fallen War Heroes at Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) War Heroes’ Monument and then he attended handing over formalities at his office in the presence of all Divisional Commanders, Principle Staff Officers. Subsequently he endorsed his remarks in the Visitors Book indicating memories during his tenure.

In the middle of the formalities, he 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 in the area.

Towards the end of the day's farewell program, Brigadier General Staff at the Security Forces (Wanni) and all General Officer Commanding gave away a token of appreciation to outgoing Commander Security Forces (Wanni) for his inspiration guidance and methodical command as the Commander Security Forces (Wanni). Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and all ranks witnessed the military formalities.