In keeping with the tradition of recognizing those who have achieved the highest degree of recognition and achievement in society, Ananda College - Colombo paid its highest tribute to the newly appointed 19th Commander of the Air Force and its alumnus, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, at the College premises today (17 July 2023).The ceremony was marked by splendid pageantry, involving curren...

The Change of Command of Sri Lanka Air Force Hospital Colombo was held today (17 July 2023). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade took place at the Hospital Premises. The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PAV Padmaperuma MBA, MD (Russia), Dip (Av Med - USA) handed over the command to Group Captain TVSS Alwis USP, MBBS (Sri Lanka), Dip (Av Med - USA). Air Commodore PAV...

The 12th Flight Safety Workshop conducted for Officers of the SLAF for the year 2023 was completed on 14 July 2023 at the Air Force Museum Auditorium, SLAF Base Ratmalana.Making the opening note, the acting Director Flight Safety, Air Commodore Amal Perera, emphasized the aim of the workshop and its expectations for the course participants. The resource personnel of SLAF namely Group Cap...

The change of Command at SLAF Base Hospital Ratmalana was held today (17 July 2023). The traditional Handing/taking over parade took place at the Hospital Premises. The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain TVSS Alwis USP, MBBS (Sri Lanka), Dip (Av Med – USA) handed over the command to Group Captain GSS Perera MBBS (Sri Lanka), Dip (Av Med – USA). The outgoing Commanding Officer...

Parachute Training School, SLAF Station Ampara celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 15 July 2023. Initially, the Parachute Training School was established on 15th July 2002 at SLAF Base Katunayake in view of conducting Basic and Advanced parachute training for Officers, Airmen / Airwomen of Sri Lanka Air Force, Sister Services and Special Task Force under the guidance of qualified instruct...

In an effort to keep running with the rapidly evolving field of technology, a thought- provoking Robotic and Artificial Intelligence (AI) lecture was held yesterday (14 July 2023) at SLAF Base Ratmalana Officers’ Mess, under the guidance of the Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana, Air Commodore Amal Perera. The lecture line-up of distinguished speaker and engaging discussions, the lectu...

The SLAF Station Iranamadu undertook Special Community Service projects yesterday (14 July 2023) aimed at providing support to low-income families residing in close proximity to the Station, as well as to the families of civilian staff associated with the Station. These projects entailed the distribution of essential dry ration packs to address their immediate needs. Additionally, a dist...

In keeping with tradition, Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, paid homage to the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Anuradhapura today (15 July 2023) seeking blessings on his new appointment. The Commander also worshiped Ruwanweli Seya and called on the Atamasthandhipathi, the Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwara Kalaviya and Chief Incumbent of Ruwanweli Maha Seya Most Ven. Palleg...

The 12th Defence Services Games Boxing Championship was held at the Army Physical Training School Indoor Stadium, Panagoda, on 12 and 13 July 2023.The SLAF Women's Team emerged as joint Champions by winning three Gold medals, one Silver medal and one Bronze medal. Meanwhile, the SLAF Men’s Team emerged as joint Runner-Up by winning one Gold medal, four Silver medals and five Bronze med...

The Commonwealth Youth, Junior and Senior Weightlifting Championships 2023 were held in Delhi- India.Over 250 weightlifters representing 20 countries participated in the Championship in three divisions as Junior, Youth and Senior. Three weightlifters from the Sri Lanka Air Force represented Sri Lanka and Leading Aircraftwoman Wickramasinghe WMAS was able to win the Silver Medal in the 76...

The Change of Command at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala took place today (14 July 2023) and the traditional handing over/taking over parade was conducted at the station parade ground. Group Captain KAPS Kuruwita MSc (Strat Stu), fawc the acting Commanding Officer, officially handed over the command to Group Captain UCJ Piyasena USP, MSc (Elct Eng), BSc (Elect & Math Sc), Pg Dip (HR...

The Change of Command at the Aircraft Engineering Wing (AEW), SLAF Base Katunayake, was conducted today (14 July 2023). The traditional Handing Over / Taking Over parade took place at the Wing premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain UCJ Piyasena USP, MSc (Elct Eng), BSc (Elect & Math Sc), Pg Dip (HR), Pg Dip (IR), psc handed over the command to Group Captain AK...

The Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Mr. Vinod K. Jacob, made his farewell call on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, today (13 July 2023) at Air Force Headquarters. The outgoing Deputy High Commissioner expressed his gratitude to the Commander for all the cooperation extended during his tenure.After a brief discussion, mementos were exchanged to mark...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, at the Navy Headquarters today (13 July 2023). The Commander of the Navy congratulated Air Marshal Rajapaksa on his new appointment during the cordial discussion that followed. Subsequently, mementos were exchanged between the two Commanders to ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, made his official call on the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, at the Army Headquarters today (13 July 2023). During the ensuing cordial discussion, the Commander of the Army extended his well wishes to Air Marshal Rajapaksa on his new appointment. Later on, the mementos were exchanged between the two C...

The Inter-Unit and Open Tennis Tournament -2023 was held at the Tennis Courts Complex, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala, from 04 July to 12 July 2023.The Tennis Team, SLAF Station Colombo, won the team event and secured the Champion's trophy, while SLAF Academy China Bay emerged as Runner-Up in the Inter-Unit Tennis Tournament 2023. Air Commodore Rajinth Jayawardena and Group Captain Sam...

The Change of Command of No. 3 Leisure & Recreation Wing, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (12 July 2023). The traditional handing over/ taking over parade was conducted at the Banquet Hall premises where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain RSANE Rajapakshe USP, MLRHRM, BSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), MIM (SL), AMITD(SL), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander&n...

The new Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa assumed office this morning (12 July 2023) at Air Force Headquarters.In her inaugural address to the team, the Chairperson conveyed her future plans and outlined her vision for the Seva Vanitha Unit, emphasizing the significance of family lives for service personnel and their responsibility towards society and the entire...

The High Commissioner for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General Umar Farooq Burki (Retd) called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa at Air Force Headquarters today (12 July 2023).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the High Commissioner for Pakistan exchanged mementos to mark the occasion. ...

The Annual Air Force Christian Commemorative Service, where the Air Force remembers and appreciates those who laid down their lives in the name of service and nation, was held at  St. Mary’s Church, Bambalapitiya, today (11 July 2023) under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa.The Chief of Staff of SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Wickremaratne...

The Change of Command at No. 1 Supply and Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake was held today (11 July 2023). The handing over / Taking over parade took place at the depot premises, where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore SR Udakumbura MA, BA (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Socio), MISMM, MIM (SL), AMIPM, AMITD (SL) handed over the Command to Group Captain NP Meregalage  USP, B...