The First Contingent of SLAF Personnel, numbering 121 personnel who formed the Force Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) arrived in Sri Lanka earlier today (10 Nov 15),on completion of a 14 month tenure. They were replaced by a fresh contingent who left the shores of Sri Lanka a few days previously.  Senior officers ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana became both Men’s and Women’s champions at the Inter Unit Wushu Championship concluded on 09 November 2015 at the AFHMC, Thummulla.Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake Regiment wing became Men's runners up and Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana Tech Formation became women's runner up at the Championship.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gaga...

SLAF Station Cbo ,SLAF Station Bcl and SLAF Base Rma became joint champions at the Inter Unit Billiard Tournament 2015 held at SLAF Station Diyatalawa Billiard Room on 6 November 2015.SLAF Base Hin, SLAF Base Ahp and SLAF Base Kat became joint runner up at the tournament.Commanding Officer SLAF CTS Diyatalawa, Air Commodore DJC Weerakoon graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Offi...

The Executive Committee Meeting of the Defence Services Sports Board(DSSB) was held at the Commander s' board room today (09 Nov 15).The Commander of the Air Force, and present President, DSSB, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala chaired the meeting  and the Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishantha De Silva, Commander of the Navy,Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and membe...

The annual changing of personnel of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Unit under the United Nations helicopter deployment in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed the country early hours today (9 Nov 15). The contingent of 94 personnel departed to Central Africa from Bandaranaike International Airport.  Senior officers of the Air Force and the family m...

Sri Lanka Ex- Servicemen's Association (SLESA) honoured all fallen War Heroes, including those in the World Wars during a fitting ceremony that commemorated the Poppy Day - 2015 at the Vihara Maha Devi Park cenotaph on Sunday (08 Nov 15).Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Commander of the Air Force, Air...

Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Fighters carried out a Fire Evacuation drill at Development Holdings Private Limited Colombo this evening (06th November 2015). During the demonstration the SLAF firemen demonstrated several rescue tactics such as Aerial rope rescue and also operating and using of ‘Jumping Sheet’ which was placed on the ground. 31 SLAF personnel participated in th...

The “English Language Day 2015” of the Sri Lanka Air Force was held on 6th November 2015 at the Auditorium of the SLAF TTS Ekala. This was organized by the Language Unit of SLAF TTS Ekala for the seventh consecutive year. The “Annual English Language Day” is conducted with the objective of enriching the professional standard of English Knowledge of both Officers...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit donated a Computer to “Bosath Lama Nivasaya” at Hingurakgoda on a request made by the matron of the orphanage. The computer was ceremonially presented to the institute under the patronage of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala today, 3 November 15 at the orphanage premises. In addition, Dry ration items were also d...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Cyber Security Operation Center, received the Gold and Bronze awards for the Best Hackers at the Hacking challenge 2015 organized by the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team  (SLCERT)at a ceremony held at the BMICH, today (03 November 2015). A contest for IT professionals to test their information security skills in finding out vulnerabilit...

SLAF Station Palavi celebrated its 8th formation day under the guidance of Commanding Officer Wing Commander Nishantha Priyadarshana together with all officers, other ranks and the civilian staff on 1st November 2015.Coinciding with the formation day, a multi religious ceremony was also held in order to invoke blessings for the Commander of the Air Force, SLAF Station Palavi, those who l...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Cyclist Naveen Ruchira emerged Champions at the National Cycling Championship concluded on Saturday (31st October 2015) at  Anuradhapura. The 2nd and 3rd places of the race were secured by the Jeewan Jayasinghe and Vajira Pushpakumara also of the SLAF respectively.The main event, elite men's time trial final, was secured by Dane Nugera of  Sri Lanka Air ...

The 3rd  Golf Course in the Sri Lanka Air Force, “Eagles’ Catalina Golf Club” was declared open today (31 October  2015)  by the Commander of the Air force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala  at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala.Adding to the growing list of golf courses around the country, this nine hole golf course, is the SLAF’s third course, joining the Ea...

The 37th  Base Day of SLAF Base Vavuniya  was celebrated on 27th October 2015. To commemorate the  Day a community service project  and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander Group Captain RAUP Rajapaksa together with all Officers, other ranks and the civilian staff.The Base Day celebrations commenced with the morning parade ta...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala conducted the Annual Inspection at SLAF Base Anuradhapura today (30 October 2015). The Commander reviewed the parade which was commanded by the Base Commander Group Captain VB Edirisinghe.Certificates of Commendation were awarded during the parade to 19034 F/Sgt Bandara TAS (CS & SMW), 19889 Sgt Wickramasinghe WAS ( Ops ...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 33968 LAC Peters RE  today (30 October 2015) at  Abepitiya, Beruwala.  The house opening ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala. Construction of this hou...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOCs Inspection at SLAF Combat Training School Vanni this afternoon (29 September 2015).The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Rukman Dassanayaka  and accorded a guard of honour.During the course of the inspection the Commander visited all ar...

A community development project organized by SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was conducted at Mullaitivu on 29th October 2015 with a view to assist the children of underprivileged schools and distribute reading glasses for civilians in the vicinity of SLAF Station Mullaitivu.This was organized under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs.Samanthi Bulathsingha...

Nalanda College, Colombo paid its highest tribute "Nalanda Keerthi Sri Sammanaya" to the Air Force Commander,  Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala during its annual prize giving at BMICH today (28 October 2015).The "Nalanda Keerthi Sri", is a felicitation award accorded annually to the most outstanding past Nalandians who have excelled in their respective fields. This awards ceremony i...

SLAF Base Vavuniya won the Inter Unit Squash Championship 2015  which was concluded at the SLAF Squash Complex at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (28 October 2015), beating Tech Formation, SLAF Base Katunayake after a keen contested competition.The Champion SLAF Base Vavuniya team consisted of Group Captain RAUP Rajapaksha, Wing Commander DRW Jayawardane, Squadron Leader KKH Ravindra , Sq...

Tech Formation SLAF Base Rathmalana and SLAF Base Hingurakgoda emerged men’s and women’s Champions respectively during the Inter Unit T - 20 Cricket finals today (26 October 2015) at the Rifle Green Grounds, SLAF Station Colombo.In the men's finals, Tech Formation SLAF Base Ratmalana set a target of 170 runs in 20 overs and SLAF Station Colombo scored only 145 runs for 8 wickets in t...