The Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera has retired after 36 years of service. His retirement is effective from Friday, 15th January.
Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera joined Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 13th intake in the year 1985. During his service in the Navy, he had held a number of significant appointments such as; Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commander Southern and Northern Naval Areas, Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff .