Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual AOC's inspection of SLAF Academy China Bay today (16 June 2017).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 Vice Marshal PDKT Jayasingha.Certificates of Commendation were awarded during the parade to 024...

Civil Engineering Wing SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its’ 14th anniversary on 13 June 2017. The CEW presently consists of 20 Civil Engineering officers and 1432 airmen trained under various disciplines in the field of Civil Engineering. Further, CEW is established to undertake all the major construction and rehabilitation in the Sri Lanka Air Force and the State sector as plann...

A Guard of Honour was accorded to outgoing CDS Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters this morning (14 June 17) to mark his official retirement.The Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF. After the inspection of the parade, the CDS was received by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, Commanding Officer of ...

As an appreciation of the service of late Warrant Officer YMS Yaparathne (Fire Fighter Sp I) who lost his life whilst on rescue missions carried during the recent national calamity, a bank deposit (minors account) of Rs. 100,000/= was handed over to his son, Master Anusara Lakshan Yaparathne last week by Mr Nalaka Wijewardana, Deputy General Manager Marketing & Personal Banking of Pa...

Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy this morning (12 June 2017).The Chief of Naval Staff was received upon arrival and was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Colour Squadron of the SLAF. The two chiefs had discussions on matters of bilateral relevance and mutual interest.&n...

Rover Scouts or Rovers is the final section of the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association for adults aged 18 and over. There is no upper age limit for Rover Scouts and both genders are admitted. The aim of the section is "to facilitate the growth of young adults". Rover Scouts are guided to train themselves, in body, mind and spirit, to become responsible members of their community.The Rover S...

SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing and Trade Training Wing (TTS) Ekala won the Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Inter Unit Wrestling Championships 2017  concluded today (07 June 2017) at  Indoor Stadium , SLAF Base Katunayake. SLAF Base Anuradhapura and SLAF Station Colombo became the Men’s and Women's runners up.The Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engine...

With the view of extending a hand to the flood affected people, SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit distributed flood relief goods such as cooked meals and dry rations at Hiniduma area, Galle on 05th June 2017. The project was launched under the guidance of Mrs Anoma Jayampathy, the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Members of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Officers and other ranks also participated in ...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly constructed three-storied Hospital at SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa today ( 01 June 2017). This marked the fulfilment of a long-felt requirement.  The newly constructed spacious hospital complex will house a Medical Unit, Dental Unit, Physiotherapy Unit, Medical Laboratory, X-Ra...

The Passing out Parade of No.60 Intake Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No.12 Intake Lady Officer Cadets Basic Ground Combat Course, No. 164 (A) and 164 (B)  Regular Airmen Recruit Course and No.34 Regular Airwomen Recruit Course was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa this morning (02th June 2017).The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Mar...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 9th anniversary on 01 June 2017.  The initial batch of UAVs was inducted in the year 1996 and No 11 UAV Squadron was formed at SLAF Base Vavuniya. Subsequently, the squadron was remodeled as No 111 and No 112 UAV Squadrons on 01 June 2008.  During the concluded “Humanitarian Operation”, the No 111 ...

The 10th Anniversary of SLAF Station Mirigama was celebrated on 01 June 2017. In commemoration of this event, a filed medical clinic was held on 28th May 17 at Kithulwala Village providing free medical, dental screening and medicine for 162 underprivileged people living around the camp area.On 01 June 2017 the Anniversary day parade was organized at the station premises, and the parade i...

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly constructed   Other Ranks  Holiday home complex at Senarathgama, Katugastota, Kandy today ( 01 June 2017). This holiday home complex comprises  three luxury cottages with a common dining facility.The project was carried out by Civil Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katu...

The No 4 VVIP Helicopter Squadron celebrates 52 years of service to the nation today. Since its establishment in 01 June 1965, the squadron has always been ever ready for any given mission. In commemoration of its 52nd Anniversary, a parade was conducted by the squadron, in which the Commanding Officer, Wg Cdr KADAC Kuruwita, highlighted the invaluable service that is being rendered by a...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, declared open the newly constructed "Eagle's Hideout" at Eagle's Lagoon View Banquet and Convention Hall, SLAF Base Katunayake  this morning (31 May 2017).The construction was carried out by Directorate of Civil Engineering of SLAF. This project was initiated by Commander of the Air Force and his close supervision and gui...

The Passing Out Parade of the No 3 contingent of the Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in South Sudan (UNMISS) was held at SLAF Base Katunayake today (31 May 2017). This Heli-deployment comprises 19 Officers and 85 Airmen and is scheduled to proceed to South Sudan this month.Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy took the salute of the pa...

An Air Force medical team consisting of three doctors, seven nurses, medical supplies and dry rations were airlifted in the morning to Ayagama in order to continue extending medical services in cooperation with the Medical Officer of Health for Ayagama area. The recent floods have damaged the medical infrastructure at Ayagama, paralyzing the medical services and rendering the hospital fa...

SLAF established complete military band section comprising of 27 members in SLAF Base Anuradhapura on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy on 29 May 2017.The Base Commander SLAF Base Anuradhapura Air Commodore  HN Abeysinghe participated in the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Commanding Officer, SLAF Band, Katunayake  Wing C...

Sri Lanka Air Force dispatched its helicopters throughout the day to airlift relief aid as a part of its holistic Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations to assist the national emergency response to the flood affected areas of the country. The Air Force disaster relief and management mechanism, which was initiated on 26th May 2017 under the personal direction of the...

Sri Lanka Air Force continues to transport relief aid and essential items for the people affected by the worst floods the country has experienced in over a decade. The Bell 212, Bell 412, and MI 17 helicopters were deployed in the early hours today to airlift prepared meals, dry rations, water bottles and much needed essential medical items to the disaster relief centres located in the f...

The Sri Lanka Air Force deployed its Bell 212, Bell 412 and MI 17 helicopters and Y 12 aircraft to assist the on going relief operations in the Western, South, South Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces in the island for the forth consecutive day. The Air Force conducted more than 30 flight sorties transporting prepared meals, dry rations, medicine, rescue boats and other types...