SL Armoured Corps marks 56th birthday

Sri Lanka Armoured Corps (SLAC), marked its 56th anniversary yesterday with a series of military and related ceremonies.

The highlight of the main ceremony at the SLAC Regimental Headquarters at Rock House, included a military salute accorded to the Colonel Commandant of the SLAC Regiment, Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.

Lieutenant General Jayasuriya, who has the chief guest inspected the Guard Turnout, presented in his honour and was afterwards ushered to the special dais to receive the Guard of Honour. He, in the company of the parade commander, observed the parade.

The second phase of the ceremony commenced after observing a minute's silence in honour of fallen SLAC war heroes. Lieutenant General Jayasuriya awarded trophies to those who excelled in sports, and did well in other areas of SLAC administrative responsibilities. The Commander later addressed the troops.

Colours were also presented to SLAC sportsmen. Children of war heroes also received tributes for their excellence in sports.

Seva Vanitha Army Branch (SVAB) President Manjulika Jayasuriya and SLAC Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson, awarded scholarships to children of SLAC war heroes. She also donated two wheel-chairs to differently able war heroes.