Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence with 2,138 promotions
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- December 9, 2024
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- Sri Lanka Navy
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The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9).
Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of programmes are being conducted across all Naval Commands, highlighting the Navy’s enduring traditions and religious practices as part of the anniversary festivities.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Navy said that in celebration of the Navy’s Anniversary, a total of 2138 senior and junior sailors have been advanced to higher rates as of today (9), following the recommendation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
The advancements include 158 to Ordinary Seaman, 279 to Able Seaman, 406 to Leading Seaman, 391 to Petty Officer, 539 to Chief Petty Officer, 354 to Fleet Chief Petty Officer, and 11 to Master Chief Petty Officer.
Celebrating its 74th Anniversary today, the Sri Lanka Navy honours a rich and storied legacy. The journey began in Ceylon with the Naval Volunteer Force Ordinance No. 01 of 1937, leading to the establishment of the Ceylon Volunteer Naval Force in 1939, the statement said.
