COMMANDING OFFICER 1 SRI LANKA NATIONAL GUARD ASSUMES DUTIES

On 26 August 2024, Major ATR Abeynandana assumed duties as the 13th Commanding Officer of the 1 Sri Lanka National Guard. The newly appointed Commanding Officer was honored with a guard turnout at the entrance of the battalion. Following the military formalities, Major ATR Abeynandana officially took office at an auspicious time. To mark the occasion, he planted a sapling at the camp premises. Major ATR Abeynandana then addressed the troops, highlighting the battalion’s roles, tasks and discipline of the troops. The event concluded with an All Ranks tea, providing an opportunity for the newly appointed Commanding Officer to interact with both officers and other ranks of the battalion.