The newly-appointed High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Tareq Mohammed Ariful Islam made a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this evening (09 July 2021) at Air Force Headquarters.A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and visiting High Commissioner on matters of bilateral importance. Mementos were excha...

The Handing Over/Taking Over Parade of SLAF Base Anuradhapura was held today (09 July 2021) where the outgoing Base Commander, Air Commodore S D G M Silva WWV, RSP, USP, MSc (Mil Stu), MSc (Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (IR), fawc, psc handed over the command to Group Captain J M D R A P Jayamaha USP, psc, qfi.The new Base Commander, Group Captain J M D R A P Jayamaha held the appoin...

On the invitation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana the newly constructed Sky Pet Animal Hospital was declared open by the First Lady of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa yesterday (06 July 2021) at Guwanpura. The First Lady was received on her arrival by the Commander, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana and members of the Air Force Board of Management.Mrs. Rajapaksa ...

The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade of SLAF Base Vavuniya was held today (07 July 2021) where the Outgoing Base Commander, Group Captain J M D R A P Jayamaha USP, psc, qfi handed over command to Group Captain WPAH Perera RSP & Bar, MSC (Def & Strat Stu), MA (SSS-USA), Bsc (Def Stu), ctf-ndu, psc.The new Base Commander, Group Captain Perera held the appointment of Commanding Offi...

Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School at Diyatalawa extended its assistance to convey building material from Nallathanni to Makara Thorana of the sacred Sri Pada on 02 July 2021. This program was conducted as Community Service Project under the guidance of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana where 7,500 bricks were conveyed up to the Makara Thorana.The proje...

With the Government of Sri Lanka intensifying the vaccination of persons over the age of 30 years in the Western Province, the Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, launched four (4) Vaccination Centre’s yesterday (05 July 2021).In line with this the following Vaccination Centres were established and commenced inocul...

The SLAF Judo Player, Corporal Chamara Dharmawardhane who has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the forth coming Tokyo Olympics was felicitated by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana on 01 July 2021. The Judoka was presented with playing kit and has also been promoted to his next rank with effect from 01 August 2021.Corporal Dharmawardhane was selected ...

SLAF Station Mirigama and the Air Defence Command and Control Centre at Mirigama jointly celebrated their 14th and 15th anniversaries on 01 and 02 July 2021. The event was marked by a Community Service Project conducted at the Shasanawardhana Mahabodhi Children’s Orphanage at Mirigama and a blood donation campaign at the Station premises. The Community Service Project included the reno...

The change of command of SLAF Base Ratmalana was held today (02 July 2021). The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Base Headquarters where the outgoing Base Commander, Air Commodore NHDN Dias WWV and Bar, RSP and Bar, USP, MDS, Pg Dip (IR), psc, qhi handed over command to Group Captain AV Jayasekera WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP and two Bars, USP, psc, qfi.The new ...

The Directorate of performing Arts at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 51st anniversary on 01 July 2021. The Directorate which was initially established as the Air Force Ceremonial Band in the year 1970, was to fulfill the musical requirements of ceremonial parades and throughout its life span, the Directorate has developed their own entertainment elements such as the Oriental Orches...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Flight Sergeant Rathnasiri MP. The House Warming Ceremony was held yesterday (01 July 2021) under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana at Gangaragolla, Udupussallawa. The previous house of this Senior Non Commissioned Officer was heavily damaged due to a landslide and...

The sea phase of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT-21) Exercise joined by the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force, United States 7th Fleet and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) began off Trincomalee on 26th June 2021 and concluded on 30 June 2021 on a very successful note.Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels- SLNS Sayurala and Gajabahu took part in the...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (01 July 2021). The Commander was received by the Acting Northern Air Commander and Base Commander, Air Commodore SDGM Silva. The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade which was commanded by the Base Commander and during the parade Certi...

The Badge Awarding Ceremony of the No.45 Basic Airborne Course was held at the Drop Zone of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara on 25 June 2021. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commanding Officer of Parachute Training School, Wing Commander RMSN Ritigala, all Officers and Instructors were also prese...

The Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) at Diyathalawa extended a helping hand to families in need by donating 89 ration packs and 200 jack fruit saplings in view of the “Poson Full Moon Poyaday” yesterday (24 June 2021). Under the patronage of the President of the SVU at Diyatalawa, Mrs. WJS Fenanado, the ration packs were donated to families affected by the COVID 19 pandemic situation in the c...

On a request made through the Ministry of Defence and on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, the colour washing of the Sacred Mihintale Maha Seya and adjacent buildings commenced on 29 April 2021. Accordingly, with the assistance of the Directorate of Civil Engineering, troops from Bases and Stations of the Northern Air Command and Regime...

The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its’ 19th anniversary on 22 June 2021. This formation was established to undertake all kinds of Electrical and Mechanical installations, repairing and maintenance of generators, Air Conditioner Plants, Cool Rooms and other machinery within SLAF establishments.The event was marked by donating dry ration p...

The Badge Awarding Ceremony of the No. 56 Airmen and No. 31 Naval Personnel EOD Basic Courses of the EOD Training School at SLAF Station Palavi was held today (22 June 2021) at SLAF Station Palavi. The Senior Staff Officer of the Directorate of Ground Operations, Air Commodore SD Kotage RWP, USP graced this occasion as the Chief Guest.The courses commenced on 01st February 2021 and today...

The Pace Stick Awarding Ceremony of the No. 49 Airmen Drill Instructor Techniques Course was held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa yesterday (21 June 2021).The Commanding Officer of the Combat Training School, Air Commodore PSN Fernando graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Officer Commanding Training, Wing Commander RND Senadheera, all Officers and Inst...

Understanding the COVID-19 pandemic situation of the country, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana took a generous decision to donate fresh and dry rations to the Sri Lanka Welfare Society of the Blind, Seeduwa which was conducted by the Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Base Katunayake on 19 June 21.The President of the Seva Vanitha Unit at Katunayake, Mrs. Eno...

Civil Engineering Wing SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its’ 18th anniversary today (13 June 2021). The CEW presently consists of 14 Civil Engineering Officers and 1713 airmen trained under various disciplines in the field of Civil Engineering. This formation was established to undertake all major constructions and renovations in the Sri Lanka Air Force and the State sector as planned ...