The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a visit to Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama on 02 Sep 16. This visit was initiated on a concept and under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala. A cross section of members of the SLAF SVU and Office bearers participated at the event.During the visit, the Chairperson spent time with inmates’ children. F...

The Non Commissioned Officers Management School at SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 16th Anniversary on 01 September 2016.In order mark this momentous occasion, the formation day celebrations began with a sharamadhana campaign to clean and renovate the Base Hospital Trincomalee on 28 August 2016 with the participation of all ranks. On 01 September 2016 a ‘Bodhi Pooja pinkama’ wa...

No 1 Flying Training Wing, SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated its 65th anniversary on 01 September 2016. Marking the occasion a parade was held at the Wing premises and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Asela Jayasekera. This was followed by a friendly softball cricket tournament held between the Wing personnel at the Academy sports arena. The Commandant of the Air For...

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon took off for Galle from Colombo in a SLAF Bell 412 helicopter this morning (01 September 2016).The United Nations Secretary General will visit several places around the island who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka...

Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala organized a visit to Ward No.03 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 30 August 2016.  A ‘shramadana’ campaign was arranged on request made by the hospital to upgrade surroundings and other infrastructure available in the ward. Refreshments and lunch were served for inmates while the Station Calypso band entertained the inmates....

The Inter Unit Judo Championship was held at Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake  today (31 August 2016). Over 200 Judokas took part in the championship where the men’s overall championship was bagged by the SLAF Base Katunayake Regiment Wing and SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as the women’s overall champions.SLAF Base Anuradhapura , SLAF Station Colombo and SLAF TTS Ekal...

The Deputy German Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Carsten Hoelscher called on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala at the Air Force  Headquarters today (31  August 2016). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

An Annual Pirith Pinkama, was held on 26 August 2016 followed by an Alms giving for 24 Venerable Maha Sanga on 27 August 2016 at the SLAF Station Batticaloa.The ‘Reliquary’ (Karaduwa) was taken to SLAF Station Batticaloa in a colourful procession and placed in the “Pirith Mandapaya” by Commanding Officer of the SLAF Station Batticaloa, Wing Commander VGGB Piyasiri. Subsequent to ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice was held at All Saints Church, Borella, today (30 August 2016). Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, Board of Management, a cross section of Officers/All Ranks, Civilian Staff and the family members of those who have made supreme sacrifice for the peace and harmony of...

A three member official training delegation led by Air Vice Marshal Amith Tiwari, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Training) of the Indian Air Force visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (29 August 2016). On their arrival to Air Force Headquarters, they were received by Air Vice Marshal Vijitha Gunaratne, the Director Training of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The visiting d...

For the first time in the history, a team of Sri Lankan Defence Services players left the country for the 10th World military Golf Championship in Netherlands to represent Sri Lanka on 28 August 2016.Commander of the Air Force addressed and congratulated the participating team, Chief of the Mission/Chairmen of Golf and the officials of the Air Force Sports Council, prior to their dep...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOC’s inspection (2nd Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 27 August 2016.  During the course of the inspections the Commander visited all areas (in 2nd session) of the base and declared open the “Fire School and Fire Maintenance Squadron” which is located in the base.Concluding the A...

State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardane along with Secretary to Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi visited Sri Lanka Air Force Station Katukurunda today (26 August 2016). He was received by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghla to the camp premises.The State Minister of Defence inspected the progress and witnessed the improvement...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOC’s inspection (1st Session) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 25 August 2016.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 2 Warrant Officers, 4 SNCOs, 3 corpo...

The 44th session of the “Aviation Fundamentals for Beginners” Course conducted at the Air Force Museum, Ratmalana concluded successfully on the 24th of August 2016. Total of five, three day programmes were organized and conducted during the month of August 2016 by the Air Force Museum. In this school holidays, school children from Grade 7-11 participated for this programme with a gre...

The Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala visited the pre-School of SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (24 Aug 16). During the visit, Chairperson donated a Wheel Chair to son of 07380 LAC Bandara PH and a monetary grant for daughter of 17785 F/Sgt  Thilakarathne M at the Base premises. Afterward, Chairperson inspected the new plot of land at Abanpola which is projected...

Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Batticaloa, distributed nutrition ration packs among 130 children warded at pediatric ward at the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa on 23 August 2016.The event was arranged under the directives of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and the guidance of Commanding Officer wing Commander VGGP Piyasiri. Officers and Airmen of the station participated for the event. ...

A joint Medical and Renovation campaign ‘Exercise Pacific Angel 16-3’ was commenced on 15 August 2016 and concluded on 22 August 2016 in the Jaffna Peninsula. Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, Director Air Operations Air Vice Marshall Sumangala Dias, Director Health Serv...

A 17-member delegation of the Indian National Defence College New Delhi - 2016 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 today (23 August 2016). The delegation was headed by Major General Sunil Srivastava VSM. On their arrival to Air Force Headquarters, they...

The 9th Defence Services Games (DSG) - 2016 concluded with a colourful ceremony at the Panagoda Army Indoor Stadium  today (22 August 2016).This marked the apex of the five (05) months of competitive sportsmanship among tri-services which showcased their talents against each other.HE the President Maithripala Sirisena graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while the State Minister ...

US Air Force Pacific Angel Subject Matter Expert Exchange programme was organized by the Directorate of Health Services Sri Lanka Air Force. This programme was held at SLAF Base Katunayake for 5 days commencing from 15th August 2016 by welcoming the US delegation by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Commodore Sagara Kotakadeniya.The programme was held for the second time wi...