VOLUNTEER FORCE BIDS ADIEU TO THE OUTGOING COMMNADANT, MAJOR GENERAL D G S SENARATH YAPA RWP RSP ndu

Major General D G S Senarath Yapa RWP RSP ndu, the 49th Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force handed over his duties and responsibilities in the office of Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force in a simple ceremony on 13 December 2022 in order to take up his new errand as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.

A series of formalities observed in connection with the relinquishment of the appointment, commenced with the reviewing of Guard Turn Out accorded to the outgoing Commandant on his arrival to the venue. The senior officer was received by Brigadier E K W J Wijesiri RSP, Principal Staff Officer of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.

Major General Thusitha Silva KSP, the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force received the outgoing Commandant and ushered him to the saluting dais to receive the honours amidst melodies of patriotic songs in the air.

Proving exemplary leadership, Major General Senarath Yapa unveiled the portrait of Captain Saliya Aladeniya who is the first recipient of " Parama Weera Vibhushanaya " (PWV) leaving an everlasting memory of adieu and a note for sensible enlightenment . The Senior Officer placed his signature on the Visitors’ Book following handing over the duties at the office of the Commandant. In accordance with the military customs, the Senior Officer unveiled his portrait adding his tenure to the great legacy of Commandant of the Volunteer Force.

The outgoing commandant posed for a group photograph with the staff of the Headquarters of the Volunteer Force leaving impressive recollections of a true leader who rendered a commendable service for the betterment of the establishment and its successors.

Addressing the troops, the outgoing Commandant extended his gratitude for the members of the Volunteer Force who integrated with him in realizing organizational objectives during his assignments of duties. Further, he outlined on incorporation with organizational enhancement preserving the quality and legacy of a proud establishment. The senior officer was offered a tea by all ranks and he was awarded with a memento by the Warrant Officers’ and Segments’ Mess of the Headquarters of the Volunteer Force.

The senior officer 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.