The laying of foundation stone at Neelagiri Stupa at Ampara held today (16 January 2022) under the patronage of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairperson of ‘Archaeological Heritage Management Presidential Task Force for Eastern Province, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd).The solemn occasion was held under the auspices of Venerable Maha Sanga including Panama Bodhirukkarama Vih...

A fully constructed new Dancing Theatre at Abayapura Vidyalaya, Ampara was declared open by the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana as the successful completion of 22nd phase of Guwan Mithudam, today (16 January 2022). Approximately, 103 students are studying in this school and the requirement of this facility was highly necessitated during last few years to uplif...

The Handing Over/Taking Over Parade of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda held today(15 January 2022) where the Acting Base Commander, Group Captain SR Jayarathne WV, WWV, RSP, USP, MMS(Mil Com-PRC), BSc(Def Stu), Pg Dip(Def Mgt), psc, qhi handed over the command to Group Captain WPAH Perera RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MA (SSS-USA), BSc (Def Stu), ctf-ndu, psc .The new Base Commander, Gr...

The newly constructed Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) & Laboratory Complex at Medical Section and WO’s & SNCO’s Duty Rest Room at SLAF Station Palavi was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (14 January 2022) fulfilling a vital requirement of the Station. Later, the Commander planted a sapling to remark the event.The construct...

The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade of SLAF Base Vavuniya was held today (14 January  2022) where the Outgoing Base Commander, Group Captain WPAH Perera RSP & Bar, MSC (Def & Strat Stu), MA (SSS-USA), Bsc (Def Stu), ctf-ndu, psc handed over the command to Group Captain SAPT Piyaratne RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt (Hons), psc.The new Base Commander, Group...

The first ever Cycle Race on an expressway flagged off today (14 January 2022) at Meerigama Highway entrance.The SLAF cyclists, Leading Aircraftman Sanju Deemantha and Leading Aircraftwoman Nimalka Chamodini, clinched 2nd in both Men’s and Women’s Races respectively. The race covered the distance of 80 km from Meerigama to Kurunegala towards the expressway which made a novel experien...

The Ground Training Wing at SLAF Academy China Bay proudly celebrated its anniversary upon completion of 29 years of service on 13th January 2022. The Ground Training Wing was initially established as the Combat Training School on 13th January 1993 and later changed its name as at present on 15th July 2013.The Ground Training Wing has been commanded by 26 Commanding Officers and presentl...

The inaugural Middle Grade Officer’s Leadership Symposium commenced this morning (13 January 2022) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo. The opening ceremony was inaugurated with the arrival of the Chief Guest, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Secretary to the State Ministry of National Security and Disaster Management, General Kamal Gunaratne (Re...

The Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade of SLAF Station Mirigama was held on 12 January 2022 where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain S A P T Piyarathne RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com - PRC), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt (Hons), psc handed over the command to Group Captain W W N T P Fernando RWP, RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), psc.The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain W W N T P Fer...

The press briefing of the ‘SLAF Sports Way Forward – 2022’, ‘Air Force Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament – 2022’, 23rd consecutive ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya’ and ‘71st Air Force Anniversary’ celebration was held at the Air Force Headquarters, Colombo today (12th January 2022).The highlights at the event were the presenting of ‘SLAF Sports Way Forward- 2022’ wh...

The No 3 Maritime Squadron celebrates its 3rd anniversary today (11 January 2022) after the re-establishment of the Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay. The customary working parade was reviewed by the Officer Commanding Operations, Squadron Leader MAU Manikarachchi. The celebration of the day held adhering to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines with the participation of all ranks of the S...

The newly constructed Day Care Centre of SLAF Station Sigiriya was declared open by the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana yesterday (10th January 2022) fulfilling a pivotal welfare facility of the serving personnel of this Station.  This project was concluded under the supervision of Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Sigiriya, Group Captain Senaka Kulathun...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Regiment Special Forces (RSF) together with troops from the Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid on identified illegal cannabis cultivation site within the Kumana Forest Reserve on 05th and 06th January 2022.This mission carried out on the instructions of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) and under the s...

As per the guidance by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana,  SLAF Directorate of Health Service inaugurated a 24x7 Vaccination Centre at Bandaranaike International Airport in view of extending another proactive measures of COVID-19 pandemic. This mission operates from today (07 January 2022) around the clock to provide Pfizer Bio Tech vaccine to all Sri Lank...

The No 10 Fighter Squadron which renowned as “Lion Cubs” celebrated its 26th anniversary yesterday (05 January 2022). The day’s proceedings began with a Working Parade which was reviewed by the Acting Commanding Officer of the Squadron, Wing Commander KGRI Perera at hangar premises.   Addressing squadron personnel, the Acting Commanding Officer recalled the service...

SLAF Station Pidurutalagala and No. 07 Air Defence Radar Squadron celebrated the 12th anniversary today (05 January 2022) under the guidance of Commanding Officer, Group Captain Thushara Bandara. The celebration began with customary working parade at the Station parade ground and same was followed with an all-ranks lunch.  Along with the formation day Shramadana campaign was conduct...

Under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana, a special programme was conducted on yesterday (04 January 2022) to distribute gift packs to school children of SLAF personnel who made their supreme sacrifice to the nation. The symbolic donation of gift packs was carried out at t...

SLAF officially taken over to shoulder the Chairmanship of Defence Services Sports Board from SL Navy yesterday (03 January 2022) for the year 2022/2023.This year the Defence Services Sports Board will be chaired by Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Group Captain Eranda Geeganage resumed as the secretary to the board. The official Handing Over/ Taking Over ...

A delegation of the Defence Services Command and Staff College, Bangladesh (DSCSC) visited Air Force Headquarters today (03 January 2022).The delegation comprised with 27 Officers led by Colonel General Staff, Captain Mirza Ali Akbar Shirazi who are currently on their Study Tour to Sri Lanka.The head of the delegation called on Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana made his New Year’s address to the Air Force Board of Management, All Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff of Air Force Headquarters, SLAF Station Colombo and all Air Force establishments today (3 January 2022), the first working day of the year 2022.  The proceedings, which were streamed, live to all establishme...

Under the guidance and directives by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana the main Pirith Chanting Ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters yesterday (2 January 2022) to invoke blessings on all personnel of the Air Force and their families, fallen air warriors and on the entire nation.  Prior to the commencement of Ceremony, the ‘Reliquary’ (Karadu...