The President of the Sri Lanka Air Force Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLAFESA), Air Vice Marshal Hemantha Soysa USP (Retd), made an official courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force and Patron of the Association, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, on 13 February 2026 at Air Headquarters, extending his greetings.

During the cordial discussion, matters of mutual interest were discussed, including future initiatives to further strengthen cooperation between the Association and the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The President expressed appreciation to the Commander and the Air Force Board of Management (AFBM) for their continued support and encouragement in enhancing welfare facilities for the retired community. He also briefed the Commander on his proposed plan of action aimed at further improving welfare and related initiatives.

The delegation included First Vice President Air Vice Marshal Kithsiri Leelaratne (Retd), Second Vice President Air Commodore Amal Wimalaratne, and Secretary Mr. Kamal Padmakantha.

As a gesture of goodwill, the President presented the Association’s official cufflink set to the Commander to mark the occasion. The Commander extended his best wishes to the President and the Association at the conclusion of the visit.