BIDS FAREWELL TO ITS OUTGOING SF COMD - EAST

The outgoing Commander Security Forces - East (SF - E), Major General Sujeewa Hettiarachchi was saluted in accordance with military traditions during a formal farewell, held at the Security Forces Headquarters East (SFHQ - E), premises.

On arrival the Commander SF - E, a Guard Turnout at the entrances and a Guard of Honors parade in the parade square at Security Forces Headquarters East honored the outgoing Commander SF - E. At second, he sign the handing over documents in his Office and posed for few group photographs at the SFHQ - E, compound as a symbol of memory, On Wednesday (07 June).

Furthermore, the outgoing Commander SF - E addressing the troops of the SF - East, thanked all ranks for their generous assistance and support extended to him during his tenure. A mementos were also awarded to him from SFHQ - E, FMA - E, 22 Inf Div and 23 Inf Div as a souvenir towards, an all rank tea marked the occasion in accordance with military traditions to mark the relinquishment of his appointment, Same time a farewell Dinner hosted on the evening honored the outgoing Commander SF - E by Officers of the SFHQ - E at the Officers’ Mess, a memento was also awarded to him as a souvenir towards the end of the day.

The 22, 24 Infantry Division General Officer Commanding, Brigadier General Staff with all staff Officers and other ranks of SFHQ - E, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers were present during the occasion.