13th October 2022 17:52:32 Hours
Major General M K Jayawardena RSP USP ndu assumed duties as the 22nd Colonel Commandant of Sri Lanka Army Women’s Corps (SLAWC) on 13th October 2022 during a simple ceremony, held at the SLAWC Regimental Headquarters, Borella.
Upon Major General M K Jayawardena’s arrival at the SLAWC Regimental Centre, Brigadier Chaminda Thibbotuge, the Centre Commandant of SLAWC, warmly welcomed him. After a while amid chanting of Seth Pirith of Maha Sangha, the new Colonel Commandant signed an official document, signifying the acceptance of the new appointment.
The day’s programme included All Rank Tea, Troop Address and a conference with the participation of all Staff Officers of Regimental Headquarters along with the Commanding Officers.
At present, Major General M K Jayawardena RSP USP ndu also holding the appointment as the Chief Field Engineer of Sri Lanka Army. He has served a number of other senior key appointments in the capacities of operational, administrative and staff across the country after his enlistment to the Sri Lanka Army.
