12th July 2021 16:07:22 Hours
Major General PAJ Peiris ndu, the Chief Signal Officer of Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Signal Corps paid his first official visit to 7th Regiment Sri Lanka Signal Corps on 10 July 2021 after assuming duties as the Colonel Commandant.
He was warmly welcomed by Commanding Officer, 7 SLSC Lieutenant Colonel SAD Gamagedara USP SLSC where he was accorded with a ceremonial guard turnout by the troops of 7 SLSC.
Thereafter the group photograph was taken and Colonel Commandant planted an ironwood sapling in front of the parade ground to mark his visit.
Subsequently, Chief Guest addressed the troops and then the Commanding Officer accompanied him to open the newly constructed Corporal and Signalman Club, Photos Museum and Unit Library complex.
During the All Ranks tea party Colonel Commandant took time off to share few thoughts with Officers and Other Ranks. After the tea party Commanding Officer conducted a briefing to Colonel Commandant.
Finally, Colonel Commandant was invited for a lunch with all officers at the Officers’ Mess and left couple of thoughts and compliments in the Visitors’ Book before the departure.