With the view of extending a hand to the family of late Air Commodore Janaka Karunarathne, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy has authorized financial grants to build a new house as a distress relief measure.The Foundation Laying Ceremony held on 24 August 2017 at Kesbewa area under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy. Members of t...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service where the Air Force remembers and apreciates those men in blue who have made the supreme sacrifice in the name of service and nation was held at All Saints Church, Borella, on 29 August 2017. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy, Members of the Board of Management, a...

Newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning (29 August, 2017).A Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the New Navy Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardane and Officers of ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Women’s Cricket team will undertake a historical sports tour to India to take part at the “Queens XI League Cricket Tournament” from 31 August to 2 September 2017.This is the first occasion where the SLAF Women’s Cricket team is taking part in an international cricket tournament.The team is led by LAC Polgampola PRCSK while Sqn Ldr Gayathri Ekanayake will ...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, himself a past Scout of Nalanda College, visited the 1st Negombo Air Scout Group during the 2nd session of AOC’s inspection at SLAF Base Katunayake on 25th August 2017. The Commander visit to the Air Scout den and its environs outside of the itinerary of the AOC’s inspection, was the first time in history when  a Comm...

The No 11 Administrative and Management Performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 23 August 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 25 August 2017. The inauguration was marked by the address by the Commanding Officer of JC & SC Group Captain SDGM Silva and the conclusion was marked by the address by the Commandant of the SLAF Academy C...

Sharp Shooter Championship 2017 organized by the Hill Country Sports Shooting Club was conducted recently at IPSC firing range Hanthana, Kandy. More than 130 competitors representing National Rifle Association affiliated clubs including Army, Navy, Air Force and Police took part in this championship. During the 4 day championship Sri Lanka Air Force shooters secured 11 Gold, 06 S...

A comprehensive Sea Rescue training program was carried out on 25 August 2017 by No 4 Squadron, in collaboration with the Regiment Special Forces at the Panadura Beach area, with the participation of the pilots and aircrew of the Squadron and the personnel of the Regimental Special Forces Wing.The Training programme included winch operations as well as rappelling operations which are use...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the AOC’s inspection (2nd Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 25 August 2017.  During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all areas (in 2nd session) of the base. Concluding the AOC’s inspection, the Commander addressed all ranks including the civilian personnel and commended th...

SLAF Women shooter AW/3429 LAC Mekala AT has been selected for the Sri Lanka team participating at the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Shoot Championship XVIII - 2017 in Chateauroux, France from  26 August 2017 to 02 September 2017.AW Mekala a Supplier by profession joined the SLAF on 08 August 2012 and has been a member of the SLAF firing team since Augu...

SLAF Base Anuradapura  & SLAF  Base Hingurakgoda emerged  men's & women's  champions respectively  at the Inter  Unit Swimming & Water Polo Championship 2017 concluded at SLAF Base Ratmalana yesterday  (23 August 2017).Over 200 Airmen and Airwomen representing all Air Force bases, stations and units took part in various events which were hel...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the AOC’s inspection (1st Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 23 August 2017.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Vice Marshal Prasanna Payoe. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to a Master Warrant Officer, 6 Warrant Officers, 3 SNC...

With the view of facilitating numerous requests made by servicemen, the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy authorized to purchase a power wheel chair for the son of 20193 F/Sgt Perera EWNP as a distress relief.A donation ceremony was held on 23 August 2017 at the Seva Vanitha Unit, AFHQ Colombo under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy...

Under the Patronage of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the SLAF the Air Force Scholarship Awards Ceremony was held on 23 August 2017 at AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage of Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy for the 08th successive year.The scholarship scheme is intended to support selected students from Grade 5 up to the G.C.E. A/L examination. A total of 51 children of war he...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay  won the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2017 beating SLAF Combat Training School Diyathalawa by 20-18 in the finals concluded at HMC Thummulla yesterday (22 August 2017). LAC Jayasooriya JADAD of SLAF Academy China Bay was adjudged the best Shooter while LAC Poojani AKDD and  AC2UT Priyadarshani RPP of SLAF CTS Diyatalawa were selected as ...

Newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General NUMMW Senanayake called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning (21 August 2017).A Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the new Army Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardane and Offic...

Introducing yet another novel concept, “Glittering Chandeliers” Ladies Night 2017 organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha unit was held at Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunauake on 20 August  2017 at 1930 hrs onwards. The evening was organized to offer an opportunity to the ladies of the Air Force to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere among friends, a brief reprieve f...

An all-night ‘Pirith Chanting’ ceremony to commemorate Sri Lanka Air Force personnel killed and missing in action during active service and to invoke blessings on their souls, was held on 18  August 2017 night followed by an alms giving for 100 venerable Maha Sangha on 19 August 2017 at SLAF Trade Training School,Ekala.The ‘Reliquary’ (Karaduwa) was taken to SLAF Trade Train...

SLAF paid tribute to all Officers and men Killed In Action (KIA) at a grand ceremony graced by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal  Kapila Jayampathy on 18 August 2017.Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal Sumangala Dais, all members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and a cross section of the other ranks attended the ceremony which held...

SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF Base Katunayake emerged men’s and women’s Champions respectively at the Inter Unit Cricket Championship 2017 concluded on 16 August 2017 at the Rifle Green Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.In the men's finals, Tech Formation SLAF Base Rathmalana was bowled out for 126 runs in their 16.3 overs and SLAF Station Colombo won the match having scored 130 runs for...

The outgoing Chief of Defence Staff General Crisanthe De Silva paid a farewell call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, at the Air Force Headquarters yesterday morning (17 August 2017) to mark his official retirement.A Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the outgoing CDS was received by the ...