The No 09 Attack Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 26th Anniversary yesterday (24 November 2021) at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda. The Squadron was established on the 24th of November 1995 and it has been in the forefront of all offensive operations carried out by the Armed Forces, starting from “Operation Riviresa” till the end of the three decades of humanitarian operations in the countr...

The SLAF Base Anuradhapura conducted a blood donation campaign on 22, 23 and 24 November 2021 at the National Youth Services Council theater premises Anuradhapura in line with the 39th Base Day of SLAF Base Anuradhapura and the opening of the newly constructed Northern Air Command Headquarters in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Service under the guidance of Base Command...

The 19th Phase of Guwan Mithudam Project was successfully completed yesterday (24 November 2021) by SLAF Base Katunayake under the guidance of Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.Installation of an elevated water storage tank with pipeline system and two wash basins at St/ Anne’s M.V., Kurana and the donation of three water purifiers to St/ Joseph’s Home for the El...

A blood donation campaign was conducted by SLAF Station Sigiriya yesterday (24 November 2021) at the Hospitality Management School premises in collaboration with the Blood Bank of the Dambulla Base Hospital under the supervision of Commanding Officer, Gp Capt KMSPB Kulathunga.The campaign was organized with the aim of providing aid to National Blood Transfusion Service to cater for the d...

Air Vice Marshal Andrew Wayne Ediriweera Wijesuriya USP, MSc (MOA) USA, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (NSWS-Pak), MDS, ndc (Pak), psc bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (24 November 2021) after completing more than 35 years of dedicated service to the nation. At the time of his retirement, he held the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Air Vice Marshal W...

The Sri Lanka Air Force under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana together with the Forest Conservation Department, Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Peradeniya, Central Environment Authority and MAS Capital (Pvt) Ltd instigated the sixth wave of seed bombing at Wattegama Kebilitta Government Forest Reserve in the Siyamblanduwa Divis...

SLAF Base Hingurakgoda proudly commemorated its 43rd Anniversary today (23 November 2021) under the guidance of the Base Commander, Group Captain KAPS Kuruwita. The anniversary day proceedings commenced with a traditional Working Parade which was reviewed by the Base Commander followed by addressed to all ranks and civilians. The Base Commander stressed the importance and historical valu...

The 18th phase of the “Guwan Mithudam” Project was successfully concluded yesterday (22 November 2021) by SLAF Station Mullaitivu under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. Renovation of the Thanniruttu Tamil Mixed School with “First Aid Room” Mullaitivu was completed as the 17th phase and handed over to be used by school children by the Pre...

The Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Mr. Nikolai Patrushev on an invitation from the Ministry of Defence arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday morning (22 November 2021) on a three-day official visit. The visiting Secretary was warmly received by his Sri Lankan counterpart, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka, General Kamal Gunarathne (Rtd) together wit...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Mrs. Charmini Pathirana were among distinguished guests at the 50th Bangladesh Armed Forces Day celebration held on Sunday (21 November 2021) at Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo at the invitation of the Bangladesh’s Armed Forces.The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd), the Acting Chief of De...

The 17th Phase of the Guwan Mithudam Project was successfully conducted on yesterday (20 November 2021) by SLAF Station Batticaloa under the patronage of Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Charmini Pathirana.The Gandi Park at Batticaloa Town was renovated as the 16th phase and handed over to the Mayor, Mr. T Sarawanabhawan which would be immensely beneficial to the general public. The pr...

The first ever alms-giving to Maha Sangha at Sandahiru Seya Vihara compound was held yesterday (19 November 2021) to commemorate the ceremonial unveiling of the ‘Sanda Hiru Seya’ and also the completion of two years of Presidency of His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This religious event was attended by Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana and Mrs. Charmini Pat...

The Command Welfare Project Unit (CWPU) of the SLAF proudly marked its 12th Anniversary yesterday (19 November 2021) under the supervision of the Acting Command Welfare Project Officer, Group Captain ES Ponnamperuma.The Anniversary proceedings commenced with a Cricket Tournament to develop the unity among all ranks and civil staff of all projects under the CWPU. Subsequently, an All Rank...

The Sandahiru Seya which is located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura was constructed in commemoration of all the valiant war heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of our beloved motherland, Sri Lanka. This monumental stupa was vested to the Maha Sanga yesterday (18 November 2021) by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Force, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa a...

The 35th World Military Wrestling Championship is scheduled to be held in Tehran, Iran. This year four (04) wrestlers qualified to represent our nation. These players and officials are scheduled to leave the island today (18 November 2021). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conveyed his best wishes to the participants and wished them all success during the ...

The newly built building for the Headquarters of the Northern Air Command of the Sri Lanka Air Force at SLAF Base Anuradhapura was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (17 November 2021).This event marks the progression of the Air Command Concept of the SLAF with the new building which will provide vital infrastructure for administrative...

The 44th World Military Parachute Championship is scheduled to be held in Qatar this year. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana conveyed his best wishes to the parachutists who have been selected to represent Sri Lanka at this year’s championship. Four (04) SLAF parachutists have been selected this year and they are due to depart for Qatar today (17 November...

The Commanding Officer, Officers and staff of the Aircraft Spares Depot at SLAF Base Katunayake donated Dry and Fresh Rations, Sanitary Items and Stationary items for 44 Differently Abled personnel at the “Anandapura Orphanage” as a Community Service Project. This event was organized in line with the  celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Depot under the leadership of Comma...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit conducted a blood donation campaign yesterday (16 November 2021) at SLAF Base Ratmalana in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services. The campaign was conducted under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana together with the assistance of Base Commander of the SLAF Base Ratmalana, Group Captain Asela ...

SLAF Station Katukurunda proudly celebrated its 37th anniversary yesterday (16 November 2021) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Mohan Balasuriya.A traditional Working Parade was held at the Station Parade Square which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. The celebration commenced with an Elle tournament to develop unity among all Ranks and civilian staff of t...

The newly established Holiday Home ‘Harbour View Cottage’ at SLAF Academy China Bay was declared open by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana today (16 November 2021).The Commander was received upon his arrival at the SLAF Academy by the Commandant, Air Commodore Bandu Edirisinghe and accorded a Ceremonial Street Lining in accordance with SLAF traditions. ...