Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah promoted to the rank of Admiral

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President and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Maithripala Sirisena has promoted the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah to the rank of Admiral.

According to the government news portal the appointment comes into effect from October 25, 2017.

Admiral Sinniah joined the Sri Lanka Navy in 1982 as an Officer Cadet of the 11th intake and rendered an exceptional service in the name of the motherland. On completion of his distinguished naval career, the present Commander of the Navy, Admiral Travis Sinniah is set to retire from his naval service today on October 26, the statement said.

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