CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMY ASSUME OFFICE AS THE COLONEL COMMANDANT OF SRI LANKA ARMOURED CORPS

Chief of Staff of the Army, Major General U A B Medawela RSP VSV USP ndu psc assumed duties as the Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Armoured Corps amidst religious blessings at the Regimental Centre today, 11 November 2016.Commencing the days programme newly appointed Colonel Commandant was warmly welcomed by the Lieutenant Colonel R R M P N B Bambaradeniya RWP RSP USP psc, Commanding Officer of 1st Reconnaissance Regiment at the entrance to the Home of Armour.Having honoured with the Guard Turnout presented by troops of 1st Reconnaissance Regiment, Major General Ubaya Medawela officially assumed duties as the Colonel Commandant with the presence of Brigadier Duminda Gamage psc, Centre Commandant and Brigadier Prathap Tillekerathna RWP RSP USP psc, Commander Armoured Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Sumith Meepagala, Deputy Centre Commandant and the Regimental Adjutant Major Suranga Witharana psc.Subsequently, charming and elegant parade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel T A M K de Silva RSP USP psc, Commanding Officer of 5th Reconnaissance Regiment was accorded to the new Colonel Commandant at the Mahapola Ground in front of a cheerful gathering.