The Graduation Ceremony of the No 44 Junior Commanders’ Course was held at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 7 April 2014. The Director Welfare of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal MLK Perera USP graced the occasion as the chief guest.A total of 22 officers from the Sri Lanka Air Force, 3 officers from the Sri Lanka Army...

Sri Lanka Air Force Fire Fighters carried out a Fire Evacuation drill at Development Holdings Private Limited Colombo this evening (08th April 2014).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. 36 SLAF personnel participated in th...

SLAF cycle team comprising 6 cyclists, namely LAC Dain Nugera, LAC Samantha Lakmal, LAC Dinesh Danushka, LAC Madusanka Perera,  AC Wajira Pushpakumara and AC Ashen Tharaka, competed the Criterium cycle race 2014 organized by the Indian Air Force.  LAC Dinesh Danushka secured the 1st place and LAC Madusanka the 3rd, beating experienced Indian cyclist during the 100 kilometer rac...

Leading Aircraftsman Jeewan Jayasingha became the overall Champion of the Tour De Youth Sri Lanka 2014 cycle race which was concluded yesterday at Maharagama. The Cycle Race was held during 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th April in 5 stages. Cyclist from all around the country participated in this race and completed 708 km during the 5 Stages. ...

SLAF TTS Ekala secured the overall championship at the inaugural Inter Unit Carrom Championship 2014 which was concluded on 5th April 2014 at the Thummulla Sports Complex. The Championship was held on 4th and 5th April 2014 at the Thummulla Sport Complex.Warrant Officer MI Hameed won the Men’s Single whilst Leading Air Craftwoman Priyangani MWN won the Women’s title of the Championsh...

Priests representing the four main religions of Sri Lanka graced the occasion to conduct religious activities. Former Commanding Officers of the E & TE Wing SLAF Base Katunayaka, Squadron Leader DH Abesekara (rtd), Air Vice Marshal TATFW Gunawardana(rtd), Director Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Air Vice Marshal RJ Pathirage, Squadron Leader PLI Fernando, Air Commodor...

Under the concept of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a newly constructed 20Kw solar power plant at the SLAF Station Palavi was declared open and opened out to the national grid by the Director Civil Engineering of the SLAF Air Vice Marshal CR Gurusingha yesterday evening (3rd April 2014). This event coincided with  the commissio...

On the direction of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunetilleke  and in collaboration with Command Welfare Project , a workshop on Hair dressing and Colouring  was held on 2 April 14  at Clippers Salon SLAF Guwanpura.The Programme was conducted by Kevin from ‘Wella’ Institute -Kotte, comprising a theoretical presentation and a practical workshop. The Ha...

As per the directive of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilake, the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa conducted a Bakmaha Ulela at the Piyarapandova Junior School Helehalpe, BandarawelaA cross section of officers and other ranks took part in the occasion together with the School Commanding Officer. Stationery items, S...

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Ratmalana celebrated its 23rd Anniversary on 2nd April 2014. The Formation Day celebrations began with a parade held at the Parade Square, reviewed by the Commanding Officer Gp Capt HMB Herath. This was followed by a social event comprising friendly cricket matches and other games.  The Director Electronics ...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit launched a Community Service project at the “Sahanaya” -National council for mental health at Borella on 14 March 14 to renovate and clean the institute. The project scope included the color washing of Buildings and providing of necessary items to the institute.This was organized under the under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF SVU Mrs. Roshani ...

A delegation from the Command and Staff College of the Sultanate of Oman visited the Air Force Headquarters this evening (31st March 2014).The delegation comprised of 38 Officers from the Omani Army, Navy and the Air Force and four Army officers from Bahrain, Saudi, Yemen and Lebanon.  The delegation was headed by Colonel Sulaiman Sabil Ali Balsuhi . On their arrival to AFHQ, they w...

A workshop for pre-school teachers targeting the development of talents of pre-school children who attend the SLAF Pre School was held on 28 March 2014 at the Pre School premises, SLAF Guwanpura under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Roshani Gunatilake. The programme was organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with Director Welfare.Mrs.Violet Siri...

The Air Defence Command & Control Centre which was inaugurated on 29th March 2006 celebrated its 8thAnniversary on 29th March 2014 giving prominence to religious activities with pride of its immense contribution to the national security.The Formation Day celebrations began with Shramadanaya carried out at “Kaluaggala  Arannya”, Mirigama on 27th March 2014 followed by offerin...

The 26 Regiment Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake won the Men's Championship while SLAF TTS Ekala won the Women's Championship at the Inter Unit Boxing Championship 2014.The Championship was held from 23th March to 26th March 2014 at the Indoor Stadium of the SLAF Base Katunayake.Aircraftsman Ananda  DMGK of SLAF Base Ratmalana and Aircraftswoman Wijesingha RVS of the 26 Regiment Wing at...

The first Defence Services Archery Championship was held recently at the Naval Cricket Ground in Welisara with the participation of a large number of competitors from the three forces.Aircraftswoman Mallika YM from the Sri Lanka Air Force won a Bronze Medal in the Ladies Short Metric event. Director Training of the SLAF Air Commodore N H V Gunaratne graced the prize giving cere...

A shramadana was organized by SLAF Station Weerawila to clean the interior of the Katharagam Maha Devala. This was initiated by the Commanding Officer of the Station Gp Capt MDJ Wasage with the coordination of main priest of the devala.  Mr Rathanayake the Head of the Katharagam Devala, appreciated the good work done by the SLAF and blessed all the servicemen in a special ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Batticaloa celebrated its 31st Formation Day on March 27, 2014. The Formation Day working parade was reviewed by the Commanding Officer of the SLAF Station Batticaloa, Wing Commander GSN Priyadarshana which was followed by religious activities, a Volleyball Tournament among the serving personnel of the station and all ranks lunch. Concurrent t...

The Defence Services Rowing and Kayaking Championships – 2014 was successfully concluded on the waters of the Diyawanna Lake on 26th March 2014.SLAF Rowing team was adjudged Second Runner up of the Championship with 4 Gold Medals, 5 Silver Medals and 9 Bronze Medals. Director General Engineering Air Vice Marshal LHA Silva graced the occasion as the Chief Guest....

The Passing out Parade of the 4th Air Wing School Cadets (Girls) was held on 27th March2014 at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa. Major General HMHA Herath, the Director of the National Cadet Corps, took the salute of the Parade as the Chief.The Annual Assessment Camp was conducted under the patronage of the School Commanding Officer Group Captain WWPD Fer...

Connaissance de Ceylan Ltd., a Travel and tourism business promoting global tourism and friendship by uniting all branches of the travel and tourism industry from hotels, airlines, travel technology, arranged for  a group of 130 French travellers to fly to Koggala from Kandy on Six Mi-17 helicopters of the SLAF's commercial arm 'Helitours' this morning  26th March 2...