The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the annual AOCs inspection at SLAF CTS Diyatalawa today (06 October 2017).The AOCs Parade was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore WWPD Fernando .The Commander awarded commendations to 18711 Sgt Susil GA (Ops Grd SP), 27845 Cpl Ediriweera RMSR (Ops Grd), 33001 Cpl Darmasiri JKN (Muscn), 024338 LAC Nissan...

SLAF Station Colombo and  Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa emerged men's and women's champions at the Inter Unit Athletic Championship 2017, which was held on 03 October 2017 at SLAF Base, Katunayake.SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Colombo became men's and women's runner up at the championship.Leading Aircraftman  Jayaratne KPVC of the SLAF ...

The Sigiriya Rallycross 2017 was worked off on the 01st of October 2017 at the Sri Lanka Air Force Racing Track in Sigirya. Organized by the Sri Lanka Automobile Drivers’ Association (SLADA).SLAF Motor Racing team participated in the Motor Cycle events at Sigiriya Rally Cross 2017 and won the following events, beating several veteran motor cycle racing competitors.40576  &nbs...

The No 12 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 27 September 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 29 Sep 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 Ch...

In commemoration of World Children’s Day, a special programme for children was held on 01 October 2017 at Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake, under the distinguished patronage of the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) Mrs.Anoma Jayampathy with the participation of 400 children.Th...

The Awards Ceremony of 71st Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held on 29th September 2017 at the SLAF Academy China Bay under the Patronage of Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake Air Vice Marshal MDAP Payoe who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commandant of SLAF Academy, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha too witnessed this glamorous event along with the other O...

SLAF Academy China Bay and SLAF Base Katunayake emerged men's & women's Champions in the Inter Unit Badminton Championship 2017 which was concluded on 29th September 2017. The Championship was held at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake from 26th to 29th September 2017 with large number of participants representing all SLAF establishments.SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) ...

A five-ship fly-over comprising four U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard, passing over the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) headquarters building marked the start of the 2017 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 26, 2017.  The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayam...

Ada Derana Sri Lankan of the Year 2017, felicitating outstanding individuals and groups of the island nation, was held for the second consecutive year at the Colombo Hilton on 27 September 2017.Fourteen awards in total were presented to a range of individuals from a range of fields and professions. Leading Aircraftsman Naveen Dhanushka Rathnayaka was presented the "Bravery Award" for res...

Under the Guidance of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy , the Medical and Oral Health Care Programme for the Maha Sanga and for the Staff of Sri Dalada Maligawa was conducted by the Sri Lanka Air Force on 27 September 2017 at, Sri Dalada Maligawa,Kandy.This programme was organized jointly by the Directorate of Health Service and the Directorate of Dental Servic...

A 16-member delegation of the Indian Army Higher Command Course - 2017 comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from India who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 25 September 2017.The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Suresh Hollannavar. On their arrival to Air Force Headquarters, they were receive...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, conducted the annual AOC's inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (22 September 2017). The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore RP Liyanagamage. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to a Warrant Officer, 09 SNCOs and 01 Corporal for their meritorious con...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Ududumbara Kashyapa Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 20 September 2017. Chief of Staff of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal DLS Dias, Acting Director Welfare Air Commodore PDA Mariestella, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme....

SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa and SLAF Station Batticaloa emerged men's & women's Champions in the Inter Unit Archery Championship 2017 which was concluded on 20 September 2017 at SLAF Base Katunayake.SLAF Station Batticaloa and Station Colombo became men's and women's runner up at the championship.Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering  Air Vice M...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 013256 Cpl Jayalath WGP (Ops Grd). The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Kawatayamuna, Matale on 20th September 2017.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and constr...

SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing won the Men’s Championship and SLAF Base Anuradhapura became Women’s Champions at the Inter Unit Cycling Championship 2017, which concluded yesterday evening at SLAF Station Katukurunda.SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF Academy China Bay became the Runners-up in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Director Ground Operations of SLAF Air Vi...

The final day of the Pacific Airlift Rally 2017 (PAR 2017) commenced on 15th September 2017 with the Command Post Exercise (CPX) and Flying Training Exercise (FTX) at Aeronautical Engineering Wing (AEW) at SLAF Base Katunayake. The participants of the CPX took off onboard a USAF C-130J outbound for SLAF Station Ampara to witness aerial cargo delivery carried out by the USAF troops partak...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the annual AOC's Inspection of SLAF Station Mirigama, today, on 15th September 2017.Commanding Officer Wing Commander LP Dahanayake received the Commander on his arrival and a Street Lining was accorded to the Commander of the Air Force.  During the AOC's inspection, Commander's commendation was awarded to 17442...

SLAF men’s Basketball team, the reigning National and Defence Services Basketball Champions, left the Island for Bangladesh to take part in a series of matches with the BAF counterparts inline with the BAF/ SLAF Sport Exchange programme. Cpl Dadangoda R, who is also a former vice Captain of the National Basketball Team, leads the team while the head of the delegation is Wg Cdr WAPH Per...

The annual AOCs inspection of SLAF TTS Ekala was held today, 15 September 2017. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy reviewed the AOCs Parade, which was commanded by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain MJR Perera.The Commander awarded commendations to 25796 F/Sgt Hettiarachchi D (Ophthalmic Technologist Sp I), AW/2640 Sgt Bandara GUM (Admin Asst sp I), 31961 Cp...

The Assistant to the Commander of Pacific Air Forces, Major General James Eifert, Defence Attaché U.S Embassy in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Dougless Hess and Country Director of Pacific Air Forces, Major Mark Lesor visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on, 14 September 2017 to call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.Concluding a fruitful...