10th October 2018 08:09:40 Hours
On account of the forthcoming 69th Army Anniversary and the Army Day (Oct 10), flag march organized by 23 Division got underway in Batticaloa town on Monday (08). In the vision of Commander of the Army and with the guidance of the Commander Security Force (East) Major General Santhusitha Pananwala and General Officer Commanding 23 Division Brigadier Chula Abeynayake, the event was carried out under the close supervision of Commander 231 Brigade, Brigadier Senarath Niwunhella, parallel to the series of proceedings organized by the Army island wide.
Hundreds of Army representatives of 23 Division attired in glittering dresses marched with flags of 23 Division, 231 Brigade, 232 Brigade, 233 Brigade, 4 Gemunu Watch, 6 Gajaba Regiment, 10 Gajaba Regiment, 11 (V) Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, 5(V) Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps, 12 Sri Lanka National Guard and 18 Sri Lanka National Guard. The troops stole the attention of hundreds of onlookers gathered to witness this magnificent parade which was full of pride. Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and Officers accompanied the troops.
