Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit distributed flood relief goods such as cooked meal and dry rations at Hanwella area among affected people. The project was launched under the guidance of Mrs Anoma Jayampathy, the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Members of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit,Officers and other ranks also participated in the programme. SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Distributes...

The Commander of the Air Force posthumously promoted late Flight Sergeant YMS Yaparathna, the fire fighter who succumbed to his injuries at the Karapitiya hospital where he was admitted to after he sustained a fall from the helicopter he was suspended from during rescue operations in the Neluwa Area, to the rank of Warrant Officer.  Warrant Officer Yaparathna enlisted in the Sri Lan...

The Sri Lanka Air Force, the Guardians of the skies of Sri Lanka has stepped into take a proactive role in the ongoing operations to assist the thousands of Sri Lankans affected by the prevailing inclement weather conditions.  The SLAF went into action on the morning of the 26th to reach and assist those affected in the disaster, in Colombo,Galle,Rathnapura and Kalutara.  The S...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the annual AOC's inspection at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda today (26 May 2017). The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Group Captain VB Edirisinghe. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade for meritorious contributions to the Base in particular and to the Air Force ...

SLAF Trade Training School (TTS) Ekala  and SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing emerged the men’s joint champions while SLAF TTS Ekala emerged women's champions at the Inter Unit Power Lifting Championship 2017 which was concluded on 24 May 2017 at  SLAF TTS Ekala. SLAF Base Ratmalana Tech Formation and SLAF Station Colombo became the men’s and women's runner up.Leading Airc...

The No 10 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 17 May 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 20 May 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 China Ba...

A total of 15 SLAF members including one Officer received their Load Master and Air Gunner badges from the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy on 22 May 2017. 1 officer and 3 Airmen of the 17th Basic Air Load Master Course pinned on their Load master badges after successfully completing the ground Training and basic Load Masters’ Flying Training in AN -32 ...

In keeping with a novel concept of the Commander of the Air Force of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilian employees, five students who performed well at the Grade 05 Scholarship Examination in year 2016 were selected for an additional scholarship programme.The Scholarships were awarded at an event held on 19th May 2017 at the Seva Vanitha Unit AFHQ...

SLAF Combat Training School Diyathalawa and SLAF Station Colombo emerged Men's & Women's Champions  in the Annual Road race-2017, which was organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Sports Council this morning (20 May 2017).Over 300 participants inclusive of Officers, Airmen and Women from various age groups representing the Air Force Academy and all Bases/Stations took p...

HE the President Maithripala Sirisena as Commander-in-chief of the Armed Force paid respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru Statue at Parliament grounds on the evening of 19th May 2017.The event was organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority under the patronage of the Ministry of Defence.The...

The Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 19th May 2017 at the AFHQ auditorium under the patronage of Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The AGM was attended by the Station Seva Vanitha Presidents and the Officers in Charge together with Coordinator of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit.The event commenced with the singing of the S...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Thalalle Chandakiththi Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 18 May 2017. Commanding officer SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana, senior officers, other ranks and civilians participated in the programme. ...

The handing over ceremony of 30 newly constructed houses at “Senehase Siyapatha Gammanaya" at Aranayaka was held on 14.05.2017. 83 tradesmen with a Project Engineer under the supervision of the Directorate of Civil Engineering of SLAF was responsible for 10 of the houses.Construction work commenced on the third phase with the laying of the foundation stone for the ‘Senehe Siyapa...

A 19 - member Hockey team from the Bangladesh Air Force arrived in Sri Lanka on 14 May 2017 under the inaugural BAF-SLAF Sport Exchange Programme.The team, headed by Squadron  Leader MM Kamal, was cordially welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the officials of Sri Lanka Air Force Hockey. Their first engagement with the Sri Lanka Air Force Hockey team took ...

His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena distributed houses and land ownership deeds among War Heroes of the tri-services, during a ceremony held at the ‘Ape Gama’ premises in Battaramulla on 10 May 2017. The houses and deeds were presented to the families of War Heroes who died in battle, those who were disabled and ones who are currently in service. This noble cause is ope...

A community project was organized by Sri Lanka Aviation unit in UNMISS on 09th May 2017 at Black Eagle School, Bor, South Sudan under the patronage of the Contingent Commander Wg Cdr Sumudu Dahanayake.  A solar powered lighting system was donated to the school while School stationary was distributed among the school children by the contingent members.Ms. Debora Schein the Head of Fi...

Marking the 2606th Sambudhathva Jayanthi, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Colombo, staged ‘Vesak Bathi Gee Saraniya 2017’, on 09th May 2017 at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.The Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit Ministry of Defence, Mrs Wasantha Gunawardene, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marsh...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Batticaloa today (05 may 2017). The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander VGGB Piyasiri and awarded a street lining.The Commander awarded commendation to 025742 Leading Aircraftsman Guruge HPGKG (Carpenter III)...

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Annual Inspection of SLAF Station Ampara today (05 may 2017). Commanding Officer Group Captain HWR Chandima received the Commander on his arrival and a guard of honour was accorded to the Commander of the Air Force.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station. On co...

SLAF Station Colombo emerged both men’s and women’s champions at the Inter Unit Carrom Championship 2017 which was concluded today (04 May 2017) at SLAF Base Katunayake.SLAF Base China bay and SLAF Base Ratmalana became the Men’s and Women’s runners up.Director General Engineering of SLAF, Air Commodore MD Ratnayake graced the Ceremony as the Chief Guest.  Chai...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, declared open the newly constructed Airmen's General Service Quarters Complex located at SLAF Base Ratmalana this morning (04 May 2017).The construction was carried out under the supervision of Directorate of Civil Engineering of SLAF. The GSQ complex comprises 8 apartments in 4 stories.Base Commander of SLAF Base Ratmalana Ai...