Two more officers who have served the country to end its long-drawn conflict in 2009 is slated to be awarded the highest military rank of Field Marshal.
According to sources from the Presidential Secretariat, the President has decided to award the honour of Former Air Force Commander Air Marshal Roshan Gunathilake and Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda.
As the head of the Armed Forces, the President has the power to grant the said ranks. Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka was promoted to the rank in 2015 by President Sirisena using the powers vested in him.
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