NEW COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT ASSUMED DUTIES.

Major General P J Gamage RWP RSP USP ndc, assumed duties as the Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard on 28th September 2020,amidst religious observances during a brief ceremony.

On 28 September 2020, in accordance with military traditions, Major General P J Gamage RWP RSP USP ndc reviewed the Guard Turnout at the main entrance of the Regimental Centre. After the Commemoration of the fallen heroes, he received the salute of the Guard of Honour, presented by troops of SLNG at the parade ground premises at Heraliyawala.

Afterward, Major P J Gamage RWP RSP USP ndc planted a mango Tree sapling in the camp premises Heraliyawala as a token of the memory of his assumption of office as the 18th Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka National Guard. Subsequently, the new Colonel of the Regiment addressed all ranks at the Heraliyawala, mentioning his pleasure to be the Colonel of the Regiment of SLNG.

After The formalities of assuming duties as the Col of the Regt the day's events also textured with the commemoration of war heroes and taking part in a all rank tea party.

The Centre Commandant, Deputy Centre Commandant Council Members, Staff Officers, Commanding Officers and other Officers and other ranks of the Regiment were presented to greet the Colonel of the Regiment including all Regimental Sergeant Majors of the Battalions.