CAVALRYMEN’S BIG SALUTE TO THE ARMY SECOND HEIGHTS
The most senior Cavalryman, newly appointed Chief of Staff Army (COS), Major General Milinda Pieris was honoured by a guard turn out and a guard of honour by the troops of SLAC regiment on 23rd February 2016 in the Rock House premises. On his arrival Lieutenant Colonel L K T Fernando RSP, Commanding Officer 1st Reconnaissance Regiment warmly received him at the main entrance and guard turnout was given by the troops of 1st Reconnaissance Regiment.
Afterwards, at 0830hrs Major General Milinda Peiris was honoured with a guard of honour by the troops belongs to all cavalry family regiments.
Maj Gen Nandana Udawatta, Maj Gen Aruna Perera and several other senior officers including the Centre Commandant, Brigadier Duminda Gamage, the Brigade Commander, Brigadier Upali Rajapaksha, Commanding Officers from respective regiments in SLAC participated at the event.
After the parade Chief of Staff Army attend to the refreshment and shared his joy with all other Senior Officers, Officers and the Other Ranks.
