The first UN Logistic Officer’s Course (a 12 day course)was recently conducted by the United Nations Peace Keeping School, Kukuleganga. The course was spearheaded by US Pacific Command based in Hawaai and was a program conducted under its Global Peace Support Initiative.  Four trainers from the 'International Peace Support Initiative' conducted the course along with Sri Lanka...

The SLAF Ruggerites led 3 nil at the lemons but went down with pride, playing the knock outs against CR&FC. The SLAF showed guts and bravado, true to its legendry rugby history. The final scores that read 22 to CR & FC and 06 to the SLAF indeed did not do justice to the Air Force boys who fought hard and went down fighting. Suranga Arunashantha, put out two penalties of whic...

The Annual Air Force Commander’s Inspection was held on 28 August 2009, of the No.04 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Mirigama.  The Commander was received into the camp premises through a street lining of airmen. The No 04 Air Defence Radar Squadron at Sri Lanka Air Force Mirigama was established as a part of the National Air Defence System of Sri Lanka and has been tasked to p...

A newly built house worth of Rs 1 million was donated to Mrs. R Kumari the widow and the infant child of Cpl Chaminda Lakmal Gunarathne who was killed in a terrorist attack at Morawewa on 09th January 2009.  The construction of the house was carried out under the supervision of the Base Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura and his team.The ceremony to hand over t...

The World Boxing Championship is scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy, from 31st August to 13th September, 2009. For this event, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has adopted a long evaluation process and has exercised extreme condition when selecting officials for the forthcoming World Championship. We are proud to say that  Group Captain Nishantha Dharmadasa from...

The Air Force Ground Element based at the Special Operations Group Peraru, commanded by Group Captain W L R P Rodrigo conducting a clearance operation recently in the general area of 'Monaragala' (GR 2478 of the 1.50000 Pankulam MGM) recovered over 200, No.36 hand grenades, hidden by the LTTE for use in future attacks.       ...

His Excellency the ambassador of Japan Mr. Kunio Takahashi paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air force Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke this afternoon (25 August 2009) at the Air force Headquaters.Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Air Force Commander at this occasion. ...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Rowing team is presently under rigorous training for the forthcoming 25th National Rowing Championship Regatta with much enthusiasm. The team’s performance at the 24th National Rowing Championships in year 2008 was praiseworthy. The team was able to win two Gold medals, two Silver medals and three Bronze medals in the Men’s Open and Men’s Over 23 Catego...

The Air Force ground troops coming under the Special Operations Group Trincomalee, Commanded by Group Captain KFR Fernando, conducting a clearance operation in the general area of ‘Manirasakulam’ (GR 4550,4551,4650,4651 of the 1.50000 Trincomalee MGM) at approximately 1100 Hrs on 22 august 2009 made the following recoveries.Qty 01 CH T-56 Assault RifleQty 01 CH T-56 MagazineQty...

Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Organized a welfare programme, jointly with the Directorate of Health Services - Sri Lanka Air Force for Internally Displaced Personnel of Zone 2 and Zone 3 in the Chettikulam camp. Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke, Chairperson of the SLAF SVU and other committee members distributed dry ration packs, clothing items, milk packets among the children and pr...

Addressing newly commissioned officers and passed out airmen at SLAF Base Chinabay today, Secretary defence Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that the Sri Lanka Air Force is the best Air Force in the world today as it had proven its self in the battle to defeat the LTTE.  “With limited resources and hi-tech machines, the Sri Lanka Air Force defeated the LTTE, using their knowledg...

Today the 20th of August 2009, the Commander of the Air Force carried out an inspection tour of SLAF Iranamadu and SLAF Muliativu the two newest Air Force deployments. Incidentally both these locations were utilized by the now destroyed LTTE to carry out their clandestine air activity. Both locations have runways built by the LTTE to operate light aircraft. When the terrorists were...

The 5th South Asian shooting championship was held in Bangladesh from 03 to 09 July this year (2009). At this event  two Airwomen a representing the Sri Lanka Defence Service team won one silver and one bronze medal respectively. The names of the players are as follows. Cpl Wijerathna             (25M Pistol Woman)&nb...

The "Construction Exhibition 2009", organized by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka is being held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre, from the 14-16 August 2009. This exhibition is held for the ninth successive year, this time with special attraction of the display pavilions of the three armed forces.The SLAF got a privilege to exhibit to the pu...

A group of visitors to the Sigiriya rock were attacked by a swamp of “Wasps” around 03.15 pm today (15 August 2009). The SLAF Sigiriya station was informed of the attack and a medical rescue team was immediately dispatched to the location.The Commanding Officer of SLAF Sigiriya Wing Commander Sudil Peiris stated that over 30 persons were injured in the incident and were rushed t...

Air Chief Marshal, Roshan Goonetilake, conducted the Annual Commander’s Inspection of SLAF, Base Ratmalana today (14 August 2009). A parade commanded by Base Commander, SLAF, Base Ratmalana, Group Captain Sumangala Dias welcomed the Commander to the Base premises. This Base is also home for all fixed wing transport air craft available in the SLAF inventory. The Air Force museum wh...

The Sri Lankan Youth Association based in France recently joined hands with Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit to support the conflict affected families of Morawewa. The Association harnessed the support of its members to collect funds towards this worthy cause. The representatives of the Association who visited the area, donated water tanks, motors and distributed books among th...

A total of 529 recruits from the 128th Regular and 85nd Volunteer Course passed out after completing 17 weeks of  challenging training on 14 August 2009. The training focused on drill, weapon training, tactics, field craft, map reading, fire fighting, explosive handling, Humanitarian Law, Air Force Law and Combat First Aid. The Regimental Training Centre was established on 24 July 2...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) together with the Directorate of Health Services has planned to organize a Health Care Clinic for the benefit of IDP’s in Vavuniya.  In line with this event the SLAF SVU has also planned to distribute ration packs among the IDP's who are at Sector 111. The pregnant mothers and the children would be the beneficiaries.Contents of the Pack for Pregnan...

The Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Nelun Goonetileke laid the foundation stone for a new building which is proposed for a Pre School at SLAF Base Higurakgoda on 03rd Aug 2009.The Chairperson and the committee members also visited the present preschool at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, in which she also discussed the progress regarding the preschool children, with the teachers and Officer in Cha...

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Women Athletes rode the crest of a winning wave during the 27th National Women’s Athletic Championships held at Sugathadasa Stadium recently. The SLAF athletes have shown winning streaks in many championships, such as National Relay Carnival Women’s Championship and Junior National Championships, concluded during the past few months.    ...