13th January 2020 10:43:10 Hours
The 26 Anniversary of 5 Reconnaissance Regiment - Sri Lanka Armoured Corps was celebrated on 6 January 2020 at Ironside camp, Pangolla. The Commanding Officer of the Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel DKSM Kariyawasam USP was honoured on the corps day as per the military formalities with a magnificent parade. Trophies were awarded to mark the achievements in the administrative inspection in year 2019 and “A” squadron achieved the Best Outstanding squadron trophy. Anniversary celebrations followed by a tree planting by the Commanding Officer and concluded with an all rank lunch.