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...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal KVB Jayampathy signed the acceptance of 6 Brand New PT-6 Aircraft on 15 May 2018 at AVIC Hongdu in Nanchang, China.The Aircraft, painted in the recently introduced colour scheme of the SLAF, were inspected and flight tested by SLAF Engineers and Pilots and were deemed to be in conformance with the specifications and ready to be inducted into th...

Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy today (18th May 2018) at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo.The Army Chief was received upon arrival by the Chief Recruiting Officer of the SLAF, Air Commodore AJ Amarasinghe and was conferred a Guard of Honour by the Colour Wing of the SLAF commanded by Flight...

Sri Lanka Air Force emerged as Men's & Women's Champions at the 10th Defence Services Kabaddi Championship 2018 conducted from 14th May 2018 to 15th May 2018 at the SL Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. SLAF Men won the finals beating SL Army by 31-26 while the SLAF Women won the finals beating SL Navy by 35-28.The Commander Security Forces Headquarters (West) and Colonel Commandant of t...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Team emerged the Women’s Champions and the Men’s Team emerged as the Runners Up at 10th Defence Services Handball Championship 2018 concluded on 11th May 2018 at the SL Army Indoor Stadium, Panagoda. SLAF Women won the finals beating SL Army by 19-14.The Air Secretary of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal MWTI De Silva, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Se...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Morawewa today (12 May 2018).The Commander was accorded a Guard of Honour which was commanded by Flt Lt Tehan Nimalsiri.Flight Sergeant Boyagoda EMSL and Sergeant Herath HMW were awarded Commendations by the Commander for their outstanding dedication towards the SLA...

As a part of the expansion of Air Scouts in the SLAF, a membership drive was held today (12th May 2018) at SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala giving an opportunity to the school children in Gampaha area to join. Altogether a total of 184 children came for the enlistment interviews conducted by the SLAF Air Scout Leaders. During the event, an introductory session on Air Scouting was c...

Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Commander's Inspection of SLAF Academy China Bay today (11 May 2018).The Commander was welcomed upon arrival for the inspection, after which he reviewed the Parade commanded by the Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha.A Certificate of Commendation was awarded during the parade to ...

With the goal of facilitating several requests made by servicemen and retired service personnel the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson of SLAF SVU, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy awarded scholarships for children’s educational requirements aiming to ease their financial burdens to some extent.The donation ceremony was held today (11 May 2018) at the Seva V...

The Boxing Championship-2018 of the 10th Defence Services Games organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force was conducted from 09 May 2018 to 10 May 2018 at Indoor Stadium of SLAF Base Katunayake. More than 46 competitors representing Tri Services took part in this Championship. During the event the Sri Lanka Army won the Men’s Championship while Sri Lanka Navy was able to secure the Runners ...

The Parboiling Rice Mill of SLAF Station Morawewa was inaugurated on 10th May 2018 by the Commanding Officer of the SLAF Station Morawewa, Group Captain CRD Goonawardana on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The newly constructed Station Bakery was also declared open by the Commanding Officer on the same day.Parboiling Rice MillBakery...