The No 15 Administrative and Management Performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 06 June 2018 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 08 June 2018. The inauguration was marked by the address by the CO JC&SC at the SLAF Academy China Bay Group Captain SDGM Silva.The aim of this training module was to develop Administrative and M...

A certificate awarding ceremony was held at the SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa on 04 June 2018 for the first, second and third place winners of the Badulla District in the Guwan Siththara Art Competition organized to mark the 67 Air Force Day.The Commanding Officer of CTS Diyatalawa, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando presided as the Chief Guest whilst Assistant Director of Educat...

The second helicopter rotation of two Mi-17 helicopters to and from SLAF Aviation Contingent in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was completed successfully from 30th  May to 2nd June 2018 through UN provided AN-124 aircraft. These two Mi-17 helicopters were deployed for UN peacekeeping mission from 2014 and were eligible for rotation after serving the required period at the missio...

The Annual Ifthar Programme at SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala was conducted for the third consecutive year with the view of fostering religious harmony among all service personnel.The event was graced by the presence of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Jude Perera, Senior Officers, their ladies, Airmen and Airwomen. A sermon was delivered by Moulavi Amhar on the purpose of f...

The No 4 VVIP Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 53rd Anniversary on 1st June 2018. The celebration started with a charity project at “Sarvodaya Suwasetha Transit Home for Children” on 26th May 2018. The squadron carried out renovations on essentially required locations across the Transit Home and the project was successfully concluded with an offering of breakfast and gifts for the ...

The 40th Anniversary celebration of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Weerawila took place on 1st June 2018. The anniversary parade was reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer, Sqn Ldr KC De Silva. A Cricket Tournament was organised and celebrations concluded with an All Ranks Lunch.In line with the celebrations a Fatigue and Alms Giving Programme was conducted on 30th and 31st May at the �...

The 11th Anniversary of SLAF Station Mirigama was celebrated today (01 June 2018). To celebrate this event, a “Shramadana Programme” was arranged on 30 May 2018 to clean the surrounding area and to renovate the access road from Vedahandiya Junction to the Station premises for the benefit of people living around the camp area. The customary Working Parade was held today and was review...

The SLAF Women’s Team emerged as the Overall Champions while SLAF Men’s Team became the Runner Up at the National Novices Judo Championship 2018 organized by the Sri Lanka Judo Association.The event was held at Jayathilaka Indoor Stadium, Nawalapitiya from 29 to 31 May 2018. Both SLAF teams bagged a total of 7 Gold, 6 Silver and 8 Bronze medals at the Championship....

A special medical clinic was successfully conducted for disabled personnel at the Victoria Home at Rajagiriya by SLAF Hospital Colombo on 29 May 2018. The clinic offered free Medical services including Surgical, Medical, Eye Screening and Psychological Counseling. Seven Medical Officers, nursing and permanent staff of the AF Hospital participated for the event.Over 156 personal were trea...

Sigiriya Rally Cross – 2018 was successfully conducted at SLAF Station Sigiriya on 27 May 18. This event was jointly organized by SLAF and Sri Lanka Auto Sports drivers Association (SLADA). SLAF rider Corporal Nilanka become 2nd in Standard 125CC Event while Flight Sergeant Ramanayaka became the 3rd in Ford Laser Car Event....

The Air Force Directorate of Media organized a Four Day Workshop for Compères on Mastering Ceremonies from 26 to 29 May 2018. The workshop was conducted at the auditorium of the AF Museum at SLAF Base Ratmalana. The course was facilitated by Mr. Zameen M Saleem and Mr. Arfath M Saleem. Mr Zameen Saleem is a Mind Map practitioner and a coach. He is a member of Toastmasters I...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Batticaloa today (25 May 2018). The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WKASW Vithana and awarded a street lining.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station.The C...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Ampara today (25 May 18).The Commander was welcomed upon arrival for the Inspection, after which he reviewed the Parade commanded by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain HWR Chandima.Certificates of Commendation were awarded during the Parade to Fl...

The Monthly Dharma Deshana programme was held on 23rd May 2018 at Air Force Headquarters, presided over by Ven. Nahalle Wajiragnana Thero. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal WMKSP Weerasinghe, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated for the programme....

SLAF Women’s Water Polo Team comprising three (03) officials and ten (10) players departed the island today to participate at the 1st Perak Water Polo Cup International Championship 2018 to be held in Malaysia....

National Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF) Skeet Nationals 2018 organized by the Clay Target Shooting Club with the assistance of the NSSF was held from 18 to 20 May 18 at Clay Target Shooting Range Payagala. More than 58 top shooters from 8 shooting clubs in the country participated at this major Championship. 4 male shooters and 3 female shooters from the SLAF participated for the meet....

The Induction Ceremony of the President of Sri Lanka College Of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) was held at the Lotus Ballroom, Shangri La Hotel, Colombo at 1900hrs on 20 May 18.  The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest whilst Deshamanya Vidya Jyothi Professor Colvin Goonaratna, President of Sri Lanka Medica...

SLAF Men and Women emerged as Under 21 Champions at the National Volleyball Championship 2018 organized by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation and conducted at the 'Sugathadasa' Beach Courts on 19 May 2018. Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Air Force beach volleyball players were able to secure the Under 21 Men’s ...

An 'Aaloka Pooja' ceremony was arranged at the historic Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya where 28,619 oil lamps, symbolizing the invaluable sacrifices of all fallen War Heroes began to glitter across the temple premises.The ceremony was held under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Force, His Excellency Maithrip...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Force, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena paid his respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru Memorial located at the Parliament Grounds this evening (19th May 2018). The event was organized by the Rana V...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, conferred Vishishta Sewa Vibushanaya (VSV) medals for 50 Senior Officers of the Tri Services who are serving and retired at a colourful ceremony held at the President Secretariat today (19 May 2018).  The Commander of the Air Force, Air Mar...