SRI LANKA ARMY VOLUNTEER FORCE PROPITIOUSLY COMMENCES WORK IN THE DAWNED NEW YEAR

Heralding the dawn of the New Year 2023, the Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force initiated the work of the first working day on 01 January 2023 having accomplished the customary military formalities presided by Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.

Having hoisted the National Flag by the Commandant Major General Sanjaya Wanasinghe RSP USP ndu and the flag of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force by the Deputy Commandant Major General Thusitha Silva KSP, the National Anthem and the Army Song were recited as the flags were on the full swing. Just after two minutes silence being observed in memory of the fallen heroes, everybody in attendance pledged their allegiance to the State by reading the Government Servants’ Oath before the Commandant. Afterwards, the troops listened to the New Year Message sent by the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General H L V M Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, which extended the best wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

Subsequently, all the ranks of the Headquarters gathered with a tea ritual arranged at the Multi-Functional Hall of the Headquarters Premises. During the session the Commandant spelled out his views on heading through the military career which are immensely prestigious and reputable amidst this crucial phenomenon of the country realizing its Way Forward. The Commandant extended his best wishes for all the members and their families for the New Year 2023 concluding his address.