Lieutenant Commander Madushika Kathriarachchi receives U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Master’s Degree

Lieutenant Commander Madushika Kathriarachchi has been awarded a master's degree in Defence Logistics Management from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey. The degree was presented by U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hon. Eric S. Meyer during a ceremony at the U.S. Embassy today, 26 October 2026.

Lieutenant Commander Kathriarachchi completed the course, which ran from June 2024 to December 2025, and graduated with honours as a distinguished graduate. During her studies, she received the Outstanding Thesis Award from the NPS. She has become one of only two (2) NSP international students selected for the Outstanding International Student Award by the Kiwanis Club of Monterey.

The lady officer’s international achievement brings honour to the Sri Lanka Navy and reflects progress in naval training and professional development.

Director General Training Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, and a group of senior officers from the Navy were present on this occasion.