06th March 2020 16:05:01 Hours
A Guard Turn Out and a Guard of Honour offered by troops of Sri Lanka Light Infantry in keeping with military traditions, saluted the out-going Commander Security Force (West) Major L M Mudalige RWP RSP ndu at the Security Force Headquarters (West) – Panagoda on 06 March 2020.
Before the formal ceremonies on the day, commander SF - West officially declared Open the personnel and Baggage checking point at the main entrance of the cantonment.
The General Officer Commandings of 14 Division and 61 Division, Brigade Commanders of under Command Brigades, Commanding Officers of affiliated Bns and other under command units, Officers and Other Ranks of the SFHQ (West) were present at the ceremony.
In par with the formal ceremonies, Outgoing Commander Addressed the SFHQ (West) Staff and participated for all Rank Tea on 05 March 2020. During the address he did not forget to thank all ranks for the generous assistance and support extended to him to perform his tasks during his tenure as the Comd SF (West).
