The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (2nd August 2019). The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore HN Abeysinghe. The Commander awarded the Flight Engineer Brevet to Flight Lieutenant WMSKB Wijayathunga. This...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Pre-School in Colombo, held its Annual Sports Meet on 1 August 2019 at the Rifle Green Grounds, Colombo.Hoisting of the National Flag followed by the lighting of symbolic Olympic Torch commenced proceedings for the day. A number of children's games and fun activities were organized to give them a day full of enjoyment. The Kids’ Band Display and Drill Di...

Air Marshal Sumangala Dias made his first formal visit to the Army Headquarters as the 17th Commander of the Air Force this morning (1 August 2019). Lieutenant Colonel Pradeep Gamage, the Commanding Officer of the Headquarters Battalion at the Army Headquarters received the Commander where he was accorded a Guard Turnout at the entrance according to Army traditions.The Commander then rev...

The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias handed over a Wheel Chair to Leading Aircraftman Seneviratne SAD yesterday (31st July 2019) at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo.Assistance was provided for the Mother of the Leading Aircraftman who has been disabled....

The Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, First Lieutenant Gaku Fukura paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (31th July 2019) at the Air Force Headquarters. The Commander and the Defence Attaché engaged in a discussion on matters of mutual interest before exchanging official plaques, to mark the occasio...

The “Nalanda Ranaviru Upahara” organized by Nalanda Junior Old Boys’ Association was held for the 18th consecutive year at Nalanda College premises today (31 July 2019). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The family members of War Heroes who laid down their lives for the country were also present for the event. The for...

Nalanda College  Colombo paid its highest tribute to the newly appointed 17th Commander of the Air Force and its alumni, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias, at college premises today (31 July 2019) at a special assembly, in keeping with Nalanda College tradition of recognizing those who have achieved the highest degree of recognition and achievement in society. The ceremony showcased an imp...

The Defence Attaché of the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Group Captain Sean Unwin paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this afternoon (30th July 2019) at the Air Force Headquarters. The Commander and the Defence Attaché engaged in a discussion on matters of mutual interest before exchanging official plaques, to mark the...

Upon a request made by St. Sebastian Church, Katuwapitiya, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit donated a Multimedia Unit, a Sound System and milk packets for children attending Sunday school at the Church. This donation was organized under the guidance of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias in liaison with the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commod...

An almsgiving for the Rewatha Children Orphanage was conducted yesterday (29th July 2019) to mark the 46th anniversary of SLAF Station Morawewa and the 16th anniversary of the Regiment Special Force of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Many essential items including rations, clothes and stationary items for the use of the children were donated. Further, a Bana Program was also conducted by Ven. R...

Membership badges for newly enlisted Air Scouts and other Air Scout promotion badges were awarded on 27th July 2019 at a ceremony held at SLAF Base Ratmalana.Chairman of SLAF Air Scout Group, Group Captain Paminda Jayawardena attended as the Chief Guest while the Moratuwa - Piliyandala District Scout Commissioner, Mr. Prabath Jayalath also witnessed the occasion. Treasure SLAF Air Scout ...

Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in South Sudan (UNMISS) was visited by Force Commander of United Nation Mission South Sudan Lieutenant General Shailesh Sadashiv Tinaikar of India and his team on 26 July 2019. The delegation included Ms. Deborah - Head of Field Office (HOFO), Brigadier  General Mohommad Jahangir Alam (Sector Commander – East), Mr. Liban Haji (Field Administrative Officer) ...

The Casualty Operating Theater which was available at the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital was renovated and upgraded to a clean Surgical Theater by SLAF Station Batticaloa. The project commenced on 14th May 2019 and was funded by Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanism (SCRM).The Handing Over Ceremony of the renovated Surgical Theater was held under the patronage of the Head o...

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of the United States of America (USA), Lieutenant Colonel Travis Cox, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias today (25 July 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Attache and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The 3rd session of ‘Military Dialogue Programme - 2019’ organized by Sri Lanka Air Force under the patronage of the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms (SCRM) was held at Anti- Room Officer’s Mess SLAF Base Rathmalana on 22nd and 23rd July 2019 with the participation of Tri Forces, Police and Civil Security  Department personnel.The ‘Military Dialogue Prog...

The Annual SLAF Hindu Religious Ceremony was held at the Captains Garden Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10, today (24 July 2019) with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias and Mrs. Mayuri Prabhavi Dias.During the Ceremony, blessings were invoked on those of the Air Force who made the supreme sacrifice, their families, all Officers a...

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of Switzerland, Colonel (GS) Christof Gertsch, called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias this morning (23 July 2019) at Air Force Headquarters.The visiting Defence Attache and the Commander discussed matters of mutual interest before exchanging Official Plaques to mark the visit....

The Japan Lanka Friendship Association yet again made very generous donations to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a colourful ceremony held at AFHQ today (22 July 2019). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the oil lamp which was followed by a welcome dance performed by SLAF Da...

The Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF, has as part of its mandate, the assisting of the needy within the SLAF family.  Often, they seek out worthy and deserving causes and provide assistance to them in order to help the families of our servicemen and women to have a better quality of life. In keeping with this vocation, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF, under the leadership of its Chai...

Today (21st July 2019) the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias called on the Chief Incumbent of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thero. Afterwards, he called on Chief Incumbent of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbotuwawa Sri Sumangala Thero as well.Thereafter, the Commander paid homage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy seek...

The Prize Giving Ceremony of the SLAF the “Guwan Siththara” All Island Art competition was held at Air Force Headquarters today (20th July 2019) under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sumangala Dias. Fifteen (15) children who were adjudged winners in the Primary, Junior and Senior Student categories attended the Prize Giving Ceremony which was conducted at...