National Rifle Association IPSC Open Handgun Championship 2018 organized by the International Practical Shooting Confederation of Sri Lanka was held on 14 to 17 Jun 18 at SL Navy Range Welisara. More than 154 top shooters from 07 Shooting Clubs in the country including Army, Navy and Police participated at this major Championship. 10 male shooters and 10 female shooters from the SLAF par...

The newly established drinking water system at Sri Abinawaramaya temple Weerawila was declared open by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Weerawila, Group Captain DRAB Warakanga on 17th June 2018. The project was carried out under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy for the benefit of the temple and general public of the area. The water ...

The SLAF riders, both Men’s and Women’s Teams excelled at the Defence Services Cycling Championship 2018 which was conducted at Katunayake on 17 June 2018. The SLAF secured four gold medals in Men’s and Women’s Individual Categories and also won the Men’s and Women’s Team Championships. The races commenced from 20th Mile Post at Katunayake and concluded at the same place. The...

Major General Mark W. Gillette, the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning and Policy, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visited Air Force Headquarters today (14 June 2018) to call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.Concluding a fruitful discussion, official mementos were exchanged between the delegation and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion....

A certificate awarding ceremony was held at the SLAF Station Colombo today (14 June 2018) for the first, second and third place winners of the Colombo District in the Guwan Siththara Art Competition organized to mark the 67 Air Force Day.The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana, Officers and Other Ranks were also present for the event.   ...

The Civil Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2018.CEW presently consists of 19 Civil Engineering Officers and 1487 airmen trained under various disciplines in the field of Civil Engineering. Further, CEW is established to undertake all the major construction and renovations in the Sri Lanka Air Force and the State sector as planned by A...

A Class room building renovated by the SLAF was handed over to Principal of Sinharajagama Vidyalaya Pollonnaruwa by Group Captain VB Edirisinghe Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda on 13 June 2018. This building consists of an Auditorium, Dancing Room, Home Science Lab and two Office Rooms.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) and the renovation was carried out...

The Membership Badge Awarding Ceremony for 33 Junior Girls Air Scouts of the Air Scout Troop of St. Anne’s Girls College was held on 12 June 2018. Group Captain JAPS Jayawardena, Chief Group Scout Master of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Scout Group and Wattala Jaela District Scout Commissioner Harsha Geeth Guruge participated as the Chief Guests.Vice President of the National Scout Headquart...

The 10th Defence Services Triathlon -2018 was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and was held at Uswetakeiyyawa on 09th June 2018. The Director Health Services of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Lalith Jayaweera graced the occasion as the chief guest.The triathlon included swimming 750m and 500m for men and women respectively, followed by cycling for 20km and 10km for men and women respecti...

No 6 Squadron at SLAF Base Anuradhapura carried out an under slung operation at Mihinthale to airlift ‘Siripathula’ today (10 June 2018). The mission was originated by the Lakehouse along with the “Lakehouse Aloka Pooja” programme. The Siripathula was picked at Rajarata University grounds and air lifted to ‘Meda Maluwa’ at Mihintale Temple by a Mi 171 Sh hel...

“Bathiya and Santhush Live in Concert” with Umariya, a musical extravaganza organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held last night (09th June 2018) at Eagles’ Lake Side Banquet Hall Attidiya.The premier annual fundraiser organized by the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force in order to garner the wherewithal to sustain the housing projects un...

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....