NEW DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF HONOURED AT VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS

Colonel of the Regiment, VIR Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana first official visit was held today (27.04.2018) after the assumed duties as a Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS) of the Sri Lanka Army.

Upon his arrival at the VIR Regimental Headquarters, a Guard Turnout greeted him and after the VIR Regimental Centre Commandant warmly received him.

Then, the colonel of the regiment, VIR laid the floral wreath at the foot of the fallen war heroes to the Ranaviru Monument.

Later on, he was ushered to the main area to receive military honours in the Guard of Honour.

Thereafter the Deputy Chief of Staff were planted a sapling in the Regimental premisesin order to commemorate the visit.

Also, the Deputy Chief of Staff invited for all rank refreshment and after that he addressed to the large gathering of Officers and Other Ranks at the VIR Gymnasium premises.

The council members, Officers & Other Rankers participated for the event.