Fifty two sports stars who have brought honour and fame to the Sri Lanka Air Force with their performances were felicitated by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke at a simple ceremony yesterday’s morning (26th June 2014) at SLAF Headquarters, Colombo.This felicitation ceremony was organized at the initiative of the Commander of the Air Force Air Mar...

The third formation day of TTS SLAF Ekala was celebrated on 22 June 2014.  Originally established as SLAF Ekala, which contained the Trade Training School as a subordinate unit, was reestablished as The Trade Training School, Ekala on 22 Jun 2011.  A Shramadana was carried out at St Martins Elders home Kotugoda  on 22 June 2014 followed by the working parade on 23 June 201...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal  KA Gunatilleke conducted the Annual Inspection at SLAF Base Anuradhapura on 20th June 2014. The Commander reviewed the parade which was commanded by the Base Commander Gp Capt HSS Thuiyacontha.Certificates of Commendation were awarded during the parade to 19168 Sgt Bandara PSGN (Kat Assis) , 23768 Sgt Wijesinghe WLAK(Tec Wood), 022851 Lac ...

The Air Field Construction Wing at SLAF Base Rathmalana celebrated its 5th Anniversary on 20th June 2014. The celebrations were started with a contribution to the Dengue eradication program organized by the Base on 10th June 2014.AFCW, formally known as RRRW concentrated on building construction at earlier stages. However, during year 2012, RRRW was entrusted with constructio...

A newly built house, constructed under the patronage of the Sri Lanka  Air force Seva Vanitha  unit, was handed over to the family of late Wing Commander TDS Silvapulle (Killed in action) today, 17th June 2014. The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke handed over the keys of newly built house situated at No 196/26 Winifreeda Wa...

A blood donation campaign was organized by the Medical Centre of SLAF Stn Bcl on 13th June 2014 in liaison with the Blood bank at the Teaching hospital, Batticaloa in order to celebrate World Blood Transfusion day on 14th June 2014 with the participation of Servicemen/women of the station....

The certificate awarding ceremony of No. 58 Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at the Ground Training Wing auditorium of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 13th June 2014. Air Commodore KFR Fernando, the Staff Officer Ground – I of the Directorate of Ground Operations, graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The primary objective of conducting th...

The Annual SLAF Hindu Religious Ceremony was held at the Captains Garden Sri Kailasanathar Swamy Devasthanam, Colombo 10, today (16th June 2014) with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke.During the Ceremony, all SLAF personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, and their grieving families, were remembered and blessed. Bless...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Rugby “A” and “B” teams emerged the Bowl and Shield champions respectively at the Dialog Seven-a-side tournament concluded at the  Racecourse ground Colombo 7 yesterday. ...

Chief of Staff of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force, Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke yesterday (14th June 2014) at the Air Force Headquarters,Colombo. Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano’s meeting with the Commander comes as part of his four-day official visit to Sri Lanka.The Guard of Honour was c...

With the blessings of Chief Prelate of the historical Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Viharaya Mataramba Hemarathana, SLAF Station Weerawila initiated placing of a Samadhi Buddha Statue for the benefit of pilgrims visiting this historic temple under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force.This event was organized in view of the State Poson Festival at Sithul Pauwa Raja Maha Vih...

The Annual SLAF Islamic Religious Ceremony was held at the Kollupitiya  Jummah Mosque on 10 June 2014.The officiating Mowlavi blessed and prayed to almighty Allah on behalf of the souls of all brave men and woman of the Sri Lanka Air force who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our motherland, those who died whilst on active service and the families left behind.Fur...

The Defence Services Carom Tournament was held at the Sports Complex Thummulla on 5th and 6th June 2014. The Tournament was conducted as a trial event and hosted by the Sri Lanka Air Force. Sri Lanka Navy became the overall Men and women champions while Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force won men and women runner-up respectively. Major General LN Wickramasooriya graced the...

The Closing Address of the Senior Officers Refresher Course 02/2014 was held on 06th June 2014 under the patronage of the Acting Commanding Officer of the School Diyatalawa Wing Commander GPNC Piyasena.This five day course was successfully conducted from 02 to 06 June 2014 under the guidance of the School Commanding Officer. The course programme was convened for eleven (11)&n...

A recent statistic shows an alarming rise of dengue Fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases in Ratmalana, Mountlavenia and Moratuwa regions and also few fatalities have been reported. In view of eradication DF/DHF around the Base and as a community service the SLAF Base Ratmalana has planned and conducted dengue prevention activities over civilian area around the ...

The Inter Unit Practical Rifle meet was held at SLAF Range Ampara from 31 May 14 to 04 June 14. The event was organized by the SLAF Shooting Team with the patronage of chairman SLAF Shooting ,AVM K Yahampath. The event was successfully completed with excellent performance by the competitors. 17 Men’s Teams and 7 Women’s teams composed of 140 shooters took part in the event....

    With the guidance of SLAF Seva wanitha unit ,Seva Vanitha Unit at SLAF Station Koggala organized a Beauty Culture Programme  by “Nature’s Secrets”  on 04th June 2014.Airwomen, Civilian Staff Ladies and wives of Service Personnel participated in the Programme.  ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Memorial Service in memory of all servicemen who made the supreme sacrifice was held at the St. Theresa's Church, Thimbirigasyaya, at 1630 hrs on 5 June 2014 with the participation of the Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilake.During the ceremony Flags representation all formations and units of the SLAF were marched up to the ...

Yesterday(3rd Jun 14) the SLAF paid tribute to all Officers and men killed in action throughout the three decade long conflict at a simple ceremony attended by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal  Kolitha Gunatilleke. All members of the Air Force Board of Management, senior officers and a cross section of the other ranks attended the ceremony which was held ...

SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 36th Anniversary together with No 112 UAV Squadron which celebrated its 6th Anniversary on 1st June 2014. To mark these anniversaries a mini cricket tournament was organized at the station sports ground with the participation of five teams. The day’s events ended with the customary all ranks lunch at the Airmens’ Mess. The Commanding Of...

No 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya celebrated its 6th anniversary on 1 June 2014.  The initial batch of UAVs was inducted by the SLAF 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 1 June 2008.  During the “Humanitarian Operation...