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Gunners Accord Guard of Honour to HE the President During 71st Independance Day
2019-02-04Themed on 'Ekata Sitimu' (Let's be Together), Mother Sri Lanka marked her 71st National Independence Day during a customary, yet a dignified ceremony at Galle Face Green. 3620 Army, 1249 Navy, 830 Air Force, 800 Police, 505 Civil Security Force and 100 National Cadet Corps personnel plus cultural dancers coloured the event, in addition to displays of Army parachute jumps, Gun salutes and Air Force demonstrations.
Maldivian President HE Ibrahim Mohomad Solih and his spouse, Mrs Fasna Ahamed adding dignity graced this year's commemoration as special invitees.
Glittering National Flags and military parades saluted President and the Nation during 71st Independence Day ceremonies at Colombo, giving pride of place to the military parades of the Tri-Services, Police, Civil Security Force and the National Cadets Corps (NCC) personnel.
In accordance with military traditions, 4 Officers and 97 Other Rankers commanded by Major Danushka Balasooriya of the Sri Lanka Artillery (SLA), reported to HE the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces soon after the customary 21- Gun Salute.
Maj Gen BKGML Rodrigo RSP psc IG
Brig SP Malawarage RSP USP IG
Brig KADNR Kannangara RSP IG
Col RWRSSDDS Senarath psc IG
WO I GVS Iroshan USP
Seva Vanitha Branch
Mrs. Swendrini Rodrigo
The Colonel Commandant,
and All Ranks
of
Regiment of Artillery
Congratulates
the following Gunner Officer
on his birthday
Lt Col H B M B N Bandara RWP RSP USP SLA
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07 November 2023
