VOLUNTEER FORCE BIDS ADIEU TO MAJOR GENERAL W M D S K GUNAWARDHANE RSP KSP

Having accomplished a remarkable service in the military career spanning over 33 years, Maj Gen W M D S K Gunawardhane RSP KSP relinquished his duties as the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) in a customary ceremony on 23 June 2022 upon his retirement.

A series of formalities were performed in connection with the relinquishment of the appointment of Deputy Commandant of the Volunteer Force. The senior officer was received by Brigadier MDBMS Jayamanne, Brigadier Administration of the SLAVF and a Guard Turn Out was reviewed on his arrival at the camp premises.

Brigadier MTKR Silva KSP, Inspector of Training of the SLAVF received the outgoing Deputy Commandant and ushered him to the saluting dais to receive the honours accorded by the troops of Sri Lanka Signal Corps amidst melodies of patriotic music in the air.

Marking an indelible chapter in the proud history of the Volunteer Force, the senior officer unveiled his portrait in retrospect of his tenure as the 31st Deputy Commandant of the Volunteer Force. Following the event above, the outgoing Commandant posed for a group photograph with the staff of the Headquarters.

Major General D G S Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force paid a courtesy meet extending his gratitude and compliments for his retirement. Addressing the troops, the outgoing Deputy Commandant extended his thank to all the members of the Volunteer Force who integrated with him in realizing organizational objectives during his office.

The senior officer was entertained to tea by All Ranks.

The senior officer after a while departed from the Headquarters amidst good-bye cheers of the Officers and Other Ranks who street lined on both sides of the road leading to the main gate.