Commander of the Air Force Air Mashal Gagan Bulathsinghala paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi at the Ministry premises yesterday (09 September 15).Mr. Hettiarachchi assumed office as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Defence yesterday morning.The Commander exchanged mementos with the Secretary to the Ministry ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force will today see the dawn of a new era in its swimming and aquatics endeavours with the ceremonial opening of its Swimming Pool Complex in Ratmalana by HE the President Maithripala Sirisena today (08 September 2015).Measuring 50 metres in length and 25 metres in breadth the pool has a depth at the shallow end of 1.4 metres and at the deep end of 5.2 metres.  Wi...

The tri-services joint exercise “Cormorant Strike” is scheduled to be conducted in three phases, Joint training, Execution, and Demonstration. Troops representing foreign countries are also expected to take part in the exercise. SLAF conducted heli borne Operations training for SL Army Special Forces (Commandos and Special Forces) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda and SLAF Academy China...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Academy China Bay held its annual conference on  4 Sep 2015 with the participation of ladies and servicewomen at the Academy. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala, who welcomed the gathering and spoke on the aspirations of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit. Further, members were invited to speak on issues and pr...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala, conducted the AOC’s inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake on 3rd and 4th September 2015.The Commander reviewed the AOC’s parade, commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore SK Pathirana. Certificates of commendation were awarded during the parade to 1 Warrant Officer, 6 SNCOs, 5 Corporals, 2 Airmen and 1...

A 23-member delegation of the Bangladesh National Defence College (NDC) comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from Bangladesh, Nigeria, India and few Officials from Bangladesh Civil Service who are currently on their Overseas  Study Tour to Sri Lanka, paid a visit to the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (03 September 2015). The delegation was headed by Lieutenant General ...

Air Cdre DK Wanigasooriya handed over the command of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya to Gp Capt RAUP Rajapaksa on 1 September 2015.The traditional “Handing over Taking over” parade was commanded by Wing Commander SWCP Bodhiseela. After the parade, a religious ceremony was held at the Base headquarters to invoke blessings on the new Base Commander....

As part of the series of conferences organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit another conference was held at SLAF Station Ampara on 1 September 15 with the participation of ladies and servicewomen at the Station. The meeting was chaired by the Chairperson of the SLAF SVU Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala, who welcomed the gathering and spoke to them on the aspirations of the SLAF ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo & TTS Ekala became Men’s joint champions and Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana emerged Women’s champions at the Inter Unit Karate Championship concluded on 1 September 2015 at the AFHMC, Thummulla.SLAF Base Katunayake became Men's runners up and Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo became women's runners up at the Championship.The C...

Chief of Army Staff  of Saudi Arabia, Lieutenant General Eid bin Awad Al-Shalawi  paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala this morning at Air Force Headquarters, Colombo.The visiting Lieutenant General and the Commander held a discussion on matters of mutual interest and exchanged mementoes to mark the occasion. ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice was held at All Saints Church,Borella, at 1600 hrs on 28 June 2015 with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.During the ceremony, flags representing all Bases and stations of the SLAF were marched up to the alter and blessings were invoked on t...

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 23056 F/Sgt Sampath  PSJ  today (28 August 2015) at Mawathagama, Homagama.  The house opening ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Air force, Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala.  Construction of this hou...

The  No. 49 Junior Commanders’ Course commenced on 24th August 2015 at the Junior Command and Staff College at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay. The Opening Address was conducted by the Commanding Officer Air Commodore JP Wanigathunga at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at 1600 hrs on 24th August 2015.The Junior Command and Staff College was establi...

SLAF cyclist Corporal Buddika Warnakulasooriya secured the 3rd place at the National Sports Festival Cycle Race which was concluded at Bulathsinghla last week.SLAF women cyclists also secured all 1st, 2nd  and 3rd places at the women’s race concluded at the same venue as follows.1st place – LAC Priyadarshani PS2nd Place –LAC Perera TN3rd Place – LAC Dilrukshi A...

"Black and Bling"  ladies night organized by SriLanka Air Force Seva Vanitha unit was held today (25 August 2015)at Eagle's Lagoon view Banquet hall under the patronage of Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs Samanthi Bulathsinghala. The decor followed the theme of the night which  was black and silver, setting the ambience for the evening.The event saw the par...

A 15-member delegation of 55th course of the Indian National Defence College (NDC) comprising senior Officers of Tri-Services from UK, New Zealand, USA, Nepal, Thailand who are currently on their Strategic Neighborhood Study Tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters on 25 August 2015. The delegation was headed by Maj Gen Rakesh Prathap Sing Bhaduria the Se...

The Ray award 2015, organized by the Ray Wijewardene Charitable Trust, was held on 24 August 15 at the Balmoral, Kingsbury.This is organized in order to honour one of the greatest catalysts and inventors Sri Lanka had ever seen, Deshamanya Vidya Jyothi Dr Philip Revatha "Ray" Wijewardene. The Ray Wijewardene Charitable Trust (RWCT) was established in early 2011 to promote Dr....

An all-night pirith chanting ceremony followed by an almsgiving was held at SLAF Station Batticaloa on 21st  and 22nd August 2015 on the guidance of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Buddika Piyasiri. Religious blessings were invoked on the fallen heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our motherland and those who died whilst on active service in this Station, and a...

A Multidisciplinary Mobile Dental programme was conducted at SLAF Stn Mow on 19th and 21st August 2015. This is the Seventh programme of the series of Multidisciplinary Mobile Dental programmes planned by the Directorate of Dental Services. The purpose of this programme is to provide efficient and effective dental care for service personnel of the SLAF where there is no adequate Oral Hea...

The Air Force Commander Air Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala and Mrs. Samanthi Bulathsinghala hosted the former Commanders of the Air Force for a fellowship reception followed by dinner at the Air House on 21st August 2015. This was the first such instance that all former Chiefs of the Air Force congregated under one roof and especially at the Official residence which they once resided durin...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo (Men’s) and Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana (Women’s) emerged champions in the Inter Unit Athletics Championship 2015, which was held on 20th and 21st August  2015 at SLAF Base Katunayake. Pilot Officer Koswatte DNML  was awarded the Lakshman De Alwis Challenge Trophy for  the Best Male Athlete whilst  LAC ...