May 20, Colombo (LNW): In recognition of the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has approved promotions for a total of 12,434 members of Sri Lanka’s tri-forces.
This large-scale elevation of ranks comes as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for the dedication and service of military personnel across the country.
According to a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD), the Sri Lanka Army has received the lion’s share of these promotions, with 186 officers and 10,093 other ranks ascending to higher positions.
The Sri Lanka Navy has seen 22 officers and 1,256 other ranks promoted, while the Sri Lanka Air Force has advanced nine officers and 868 other ranks.
The promotions reflect the government’s continued effort to honour those serving in the defence forces, especially in the lead-up to the annual commemoration dedicated to fallen and living war heroes.
This year’s occasion marks sixteen years since the conclusion of Sri Lanka’s decades-long internal conflict in May 2009.
