New Army Commander assumes duties...

August 21, 2019  

 

Sri Lanka Army Headquarters on Wednesday (August 21) gave a red carpet welcome to the newly-appointed 23rd Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva when he arrived at the Army Headquarters to take office amid military honours, ceremonials, greetings and best wishes. 

On his arrival at the Army Headquarters premises, a Guard Turnout, presented by Gajaba Regiment (GR) troops greeted the new Commander after the Commanding Officer of the Headquarters Battalion, together with the GR Centre Commandant received him at the Army Headquarters.

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