The 4th day of the PAR commenced today at Jetwing Blue, Negombo on three fronts. They were namely the CPX, the Medical SMEE and the Engineering SMEE. The CPX commenced with a presentation on civil/military operations center. Furthermore, the participants of the CPX were tasked to carry out a practical exercise on the topic of "Introduction of Personnel and Cargo Increments And Phase 1-4 ...

The final phase of the Joint Exercise, Cormorant Strike 2017 was held yesterday, 14 September 2017, at Kuchchaveli. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy joined Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena, State Minister of Defence ,Mr. Kapila Waidyaratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Admiral Ravindra C Wijegunaratne, Chief of Defence Staff and Army and Navy Commanders to obse...

The 3rd contingent of Sri Lanka Air Force Aviation Unit of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) reached another landmark in its successful journey and held the UN Peacekeeping Medal awarding ceremony on 13 September 2017. Members of the UN Peacekeeping Sri Lanka Aviation Unit and 06 Staff Officers of MINUSCA Bria w the...

The day's proceedings kicked off for the Command Post Exercise (CPX) with a practical session where the participants demonstrated how they would utilize their air assets for disaster relief operations in a simulated calamitous situation. Thereafter, the participants of the CPX were shuttled to SLAF Base Katunayake to have a look at the C-130J aircraft of the USAF, C-130H and AN-32 aircra...

The SLAF Sports Medicine Unit in collaboration with the Air Force Sports Council conducted a workshop on Anti Doping Awareness for SLAF sports coaches at the AFHQ. Dr. Seevali Jayawickrama, the Director General of Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency conducted the workshop and enlightened the importance of a doping free sports environment.Under the guidance of the President, Air Force Sports Cou...

The Pacific Air Rally 2017 continued for the second day at Jetwing Blue, Negombo with the opening of the Medical and Civil Engineering Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) programs. The Director of Health Services of the SLAF Air Commodore Lalith Jayaweera accompanied by SLAF Doctors and Medical staff participated for the event with valuable insights in to medical relief opera...

SLAF Station Colombo in collaboration with the Blood Bank and the District General Hospital of Colombo organized a blood donation campaign to mark the 1st anniversary of Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy assuming office, today, 12th September 2017 at SLAF Station Colombo premises. The event was arranged under the initiatives of Commanding Officer of SLAF Station C...

Sri Lanka Air Force Weightlifters who represented Sri Lanka as part of the National Team at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship - 2017 returned to the Island morning hours on 10 September 2017  to a rousing welcome at the Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake. The Championship was held from 03rd to 09th September 2017  in Gold Coast, Australia.SLAF Woman Weigh...

The Pacific Airlift Rally 2017 (PAR 17) commenced today, 11th September 2017, at the Hotel Jetwing Blue in Negombo. The Pacific Airlift Rally which is organized by the Pacific Air Force (PACAF) is a biennial symposium/air exercise involving Pacific region nation Air Forces. The event is organized by the PACAF, which is the air component of the United States Pacific Command, with a select...

In keeping with a novel concept of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and under the guidance of the Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy a Foster Parenting Programme was implemented with the view of facilitating the offspring of Deceased, Killed in Action (KIA) personnel and Disabled in Action (DIA) personnel who risked life and limb to safegua...

SLAF Women’s Cricket Team emerged Runner-up at the ‘Queens XI’ Women’s Cricket Tournament held in India. Eight Teams took part at this Tournament and following Special Awards were won by the SLAF Women’s Cricketers. Player of the Series:                     VAW/01543 LAC Abeywickrama PSLStar Performer of the ...

Tech Formation at SLAF Base Ratmalana emerged the champions while SLAF Station Colombo became runners up at the Inter Unit Bodybuilding Championship 2017 which was concluded at the Trade Training School Ekala on 04 September 2017.Director Aeronautical Engineering Air Commodore MD Ratnayake graced the occasion as the chief guest. Chairman SLAF Bodybuilding  Group Captain SN Fernandop...

Thousands of people gathered to witness the final day of Sri Lanka Air Force Mini Tattoo -2017, the air show and exhibition at SLAF Base Vavuniya on 03 September 2017."SLAF Mini Tattoo 2017" at SLAF Base Vavuniya continued for the third and final day since it was opened free of charge for all.  Thousands of people were seen heading eagerly to the exhibition grounds from ...

The Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 17th Anniversary on 01st September 2017 under the patronage of the Commandant, SLAF Academy, China Bay, Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha and Commanding Officer of the Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School Wing Commander RADSJP Ranasinghe.In order to mark this momentous occasion, a Shramadhan...

No 02 Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 60th anniversary on 02 September 2017. The formation day celebrations began with a parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander JMDRAP Jayamaha.Almsgivings for patients at Leprosy Hospital Wattala will be carried out as subsequent event. ...

"SLAF Mini Tattoo 2017" at SLAF Base Vavuniya continued for the second day when it opened free of charge for all from 1000 hrs.On its first day, after its ceremonial opening by the Commander of the Air Force on the 1st of September, Children as well as adults were seen thoroughly enjoying themselves, braving even the inclement weather which was unable to dampen the spirits. On day 2, eve...

Sri Lanka Air Force Mini Tattoo -2017, the air show and the exhibition was declared open by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy on 01 September 2017 at SLAF Base Vavuniya.The Commander of the Air Force paid a visit to each and every exhibit and also looked over the facilities before the others to make sure everything was perfect. Furthermore, a Fly Past, Aerobatic Di...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly constructed Ex-servicemens’ (Other Ranks)  Holiday home complex at Wedasiti Kanda, Katharagama today (31 August 2017). This holiday home complex has been constructed under the concept of the Commander of the Air Force. It comprises three luxury rooms with a common dining area and television ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo won the championship while SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala became runners up, at the Inter unit Tennis Tournament 2017 which was concluded at the TTS Ekala Air Force Tennis Grounds on 30 August 2017.Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Air Vice Marshal JP Wanigatunge graced the occasion as the chief guest. Chairman SLAF Table T...

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...