Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP psc IG of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army on Tuesday (31) during a formal ceremony conducted at Army Headquarters.
Upon his arrival at Army Headquarters, he was accorded a Guard Turnout presented by Sri Lanka Artillery troops.
Prior to his new appointment, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army.
Lieutenant General Rodrigo is a proud product of St. Benedict’s College, Colombo. He joined the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army as an Officer Cadet on 20 January 1989 under Regular Intake - 31. His distinguished military career spans 36 years.
He is the recipient of the Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) for his brave conduct in Humanitarian Operations in the North and East areas. Further, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has also received service decorations such as the East Humanitarian Operation Medal, North Humanitarian Operation Medal, Purna Bhumi Padakkama, North & East Operations Medal, Riviresa Campaign Service Medal, 50th Independence Anniversary Medal, 75th Independence Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Army 50th Anniversary Medal, Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Sevabhimani Medal, and Sri Lanka Army 75th Anniversary Medal for his distinguished service in the Army, the Sri Lanka Army said in a media release.
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