A full day ‘Leadership and Skills Development’ programme was conducted for the Junior Prefects of Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo at SLAF Base Rathmalana on 25 June 2022 under the coordination by the Base Commander SLAF Base Ratmalana, Air Vice Marshal Nihal Jayasinghe. On the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and under the supervision by the...

The Annual All Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala yesterday (24 June 2022) under the directives of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, inline with the SLAF’s War Heroes Commemoration 2022.This meritorious event was organized under the supervision by Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Hemantha Soysa and coordinated b...

The SLAF’s Fallen War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2022 was held today (24 June 2022), under the patronage by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at the Sri Lanka Air Force War Heroes Monument, SLAF Trade Training School Ekala. This is one of the premier events in SLAF’s calendar which has been planned annually and this year’s event was organized under...

The Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open the newly constructed Officers’ Living/In Accommodation Block today (24 June 2022) at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala.   This Officers’ Living/In Accommodation Block was designed and constructed by the Civil Engineering Wing and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake un...

The change of command at SLAF Station Ampara was held Yesterday (23 June 2022). The traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana RSP, USP, MDS, MIExpE, psc handed over command to Group Captain  GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar,USP, Justice of peace.Air Commodore GGWTK Gunaw...

The Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 20th anniversary today (22 June 2022). This Wing was established to undertake all kinds of Electrical and Mechanical installations, repairing and maintenance of generators, air conditioner plants, cold rooms and other machinery within SLAF establishments. The day’s celebration commenced with a spec...

The Air Field Construction Wing celebrated its 13th anniversary yesterday (20 June 2022). This wing was established to centrally coordinate and maintenance of all operational platforms (runways) to facilitate the decentralized operation of multifaceted SLAF Aircraft and the operational surfaces for its optimal operational efficiency at all times as planned by Air Force Headquarters. Pres...

A house constructed by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to Sergeant Bandara KGSS. The house warming ceremony was held today (20 June 2022) at Diyatalawa with the participation of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.This Project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit whilst the construction was carried out by SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalaw...

The traditional Handing over/ Taking over parade took place today (20 June 2022) at SLAF Regiment Training School Vanni where the Commanding Officer, Group Captain GSN Priyadarshana RSP and Bar, USP, Justice of Peace handed over the command to Group Captain VGGB Piyasiri. Group Captain VGGB Piyasiri previously held the appointment of Central Co-ordinating Officer at Command Welfare Proje...

The Badges Awarding Ceremony of No. 48 Basic Airborne and No. 13 Military Free Fall Courses was held at the Drop Zone SLAF Station Ampara today (16 June 2022). The Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal Hemantha Soysa graced the occasion as the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Commanding Officer SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana, Commanding Officer Parachute Trai...

According to a concept of the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, the "NIWAHANATA ASWENNA" urban agriculture motivational programme was commenced at all Air Force Establishments today (16 June 2022). A vegetable plants donation ceremony was conducted at SLAF Guwanpura General Service Quarter’s premises and the event was graced by the Chairperson of the S...

A new Seva Vanitha Bakery was declared open by Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, today (16 June 2022) at Sri Lanka Air Force General Service Quarters premises Guwanpura.The main purpose of this project is to facilitate both service and civil personnel by providing bakery products in concessionary prices at their residential area, considering prevailing s...

The Certificates and Badges Awarding Ceremony of No 42 Officers, No 58 Airmen and No 33 Navy Personnel Explosive Ordinance Disposal Basic Courses was held today (15 June 2022) at Explosive Ordinance Disposal Training School SLAF Station Palavi. The Command Development Project Officer Air Commodore DCI Weerasooriya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.The parade comprised with 02 SLAF O...

SLAF Academy China Bay celebrated this year  ‘Poson Festival’ with the participation of service personnel and their families yesterday (14 June 2022).The day’s proceedings commenced with a “Bana” Program at the Academy Shrine Room during the morning hours of the day. The day was made colourful with a lantern display which was participated by formations and sections of the ...

A Corporate Social Responsibility programme organized by the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) in collaboration with SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit  was held yesterday (13 June 2022) at Seeduwa Vocational Training Center Seeduwa with the assistance of Medical and Dental professionals of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force to mark the Poson Poya day. The Chairperson of SLAF ...

The Civil Engineering Wing SLAF Base Katunayake, celebrated its 19th anniversary today (13 June 2022).At present Civil Engineering Wing consists with 14 Civil Engineering officers and over 1500 airmen trained under various disciplines in the field of Civil Engineering. This formation was established to undertake all major constructions and rehabilitation projects at Sri Lanka Air Force a...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prime Minister’s Office today ( 10 June 2022).After the cordial discussions the mementos were exchanged to mark the event....

The Awarding Ceremony of Air Crew Qualification Insignia was held today (10 June 2022) at Air Force Headquarters  where the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced the event as the chief guest. Accordingly, Flight Engineer, Load Master, Air Gunner and Air Surveillance Brevets were awarded to the individuals who qualified from the respective training cours...

Newly appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General HLVM Liyanage called on the Commander of Air force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana this morning (09 June 2022).The Army Commander was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Vice Marshal Dilshan Wasage and the Guard of Honour was conferred by the Colour Wing of SLAF.Official plaques were exchanged between...

The Inter Unit Wrestling Championship 2022 was held from 06 June to 08 June 2022 at SLAF Base Katunayake. The Men’s Championship was won by the SLAF Station Colombo and the Women’s Championship was secured by the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa. SLAF Base Ratmalana and SLAF Base Anuradhapura emerged as joint Runners Up in Men’s category. The Women’s Runner Up was secured b...

The Command Inspectorate of Flight Safety under the leadership of Group Captain Poojana Gunathilake, (the Command Flight Safety Officer) conducted the Flight Safety Poster Competition and the Awards Ceremony at Air Force Headquarters today(08 June 2022). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana graced the event as the Chief Guest where he awarded prizes and certif...