SLAVF COMMANDANT RELINQUISHES OFFICE

Following a remarkable tenure in the office as the 52^nd Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP relinquished the duties on 6th October 2023. Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP received the salutation of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force for his commendable military service over 36 years.

A series of formalities were conducted in connection with the relinquishment of the appointment, commencing with the review of Guard Turnout accorded to the outgoing Commandant on his arrival at the venue. The senior officer was received by Major General Thusitha Silva KSP, Deputy Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force.

Subsequently, the outgoing Commandant paid his tribute by laying a wreath on "Parama Weera Vibhushanaya" Memorial in memory of fallen war heroes. Later, the Deputy Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force ushered the outgoing Commandant to the saluting dais to receive the honours amidst melodies of patriotic songs.

Later, the outgoing Commandant posed for a group photograph with the staff of HQ SLAVF at Rendezvous Pavilion.In accordance with the military customs, the senior officer handed over duties and unveiled his portraitat his office as a souvenir. Afterwards, the senior officer noted his thoughts and good wishes on Visitor’s Book and placed his signature to mark the indelible chapter.

After a while, the outgoing Commandant was accorded All Rank Lunchand he was presented a special souvenir as a gesture of goodwill in memory of his tenure in the Headquarters of the Volunteer Force by Warrant Officers and Sergeants of HQ SLAVF.

Addressing the gathering the senior officer recalled the memory of fallen war heroes and traced on the significance of promising to the liabilities vested on every member, for the betterment of this prestigious establishment and conveyed his compliments for future endeavours.Further, the outgoing Commandant extended his gratitude to all the members of the Volunteer Force who integrated with him in realizing organizational objectives during his office.

The proceedings at the Headquarters premises reached the culmination with the departure of Major General D M K D B Pussella RWP RSP from the office of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force amidst good-bye cheers of the Officers and Other Ranks who street lined on both sides of the road leading to the Main Gate.