The Sri Lanka Air Force handed over two (02) Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units today (04 August 2021) to health authorities at Air Force Headquarters. The handing over was done by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. Director of Health Services in the Central Province, Dr. Nihal Weerasuriya accepted the vital equipment on behalf of health authorities. Th...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu celebrated its 10th anniversary yesterday (03 August 2021). A customary Working Parade, religious and sports activities were conducted at the Station premises for the commemoration of the anniversary.The anniversary was followed by special lunch and donation campaign for the needy children of the ‘Triest’ Convent, Ramanadapuram under the patronag...

The change of command of No 06 Air Defence Radar Squadron at SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (03 August 2021). The event commenced with a customary Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade which was conducted at the Squadron Parade Square. The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain DNS Halahakoon USP, MSc (Def & Stra Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), psc handed over comman...

The construction of a new Ward Complex at the Mulleriyawa Base Hospital which commenced in March this year was completed and handed over to the Minister of Health, Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi this morning (03 August 2021) by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. The completed project which handed over today consists of five (05) 100 x 30 foot Wards ...

The Commissioning of the No 75th Student Officers’ Course, Lanyard and Cane Awarding Ceremony of the No 52 Regiment Officer Cadets’ Course and No. 58 Airmens’ and No 17 Airwomen Gunner Instructors’ Technique Course was held on 01 August 2021 at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa. The Commanding Officer of the School, Air Commodore PSN Fernando graced the oc...

The No 01 Unarmed Combat Instructors’ Course completed their training on 01st August 2021 at the Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School Diyatalawa. The unarmed combat demonstration and Certificate Awarding Ceremony was graced by the Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando and Officer Commanding Training Wing Commander RND Senadheera, Officers, Instructors and all the trainee...

The 10th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was conducted by SLAF Station Sigiriya today (03 August 2021) under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Charmini Pathirana. The newly constructed water purification plant, funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit in collaboration with SLAF Station Sigiriya, was declared open by Mrs. Manjuma Weerasekara, the President Seva Van...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Mullaitivu celebrated its 10th Anniversary today (03 August 2021). The anniversary day celebrations began with a customary Working Parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Ashad Liyanaarachchige. A Cricket Tournament also organized with the participation of Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff of the Station. In line with the anni...

The change of command of the SLAF Trade Training School at Ekala was carried out today with Handing Over/ Taking Over parade being conducted at the School Parade Square this morning (03 August 2021). The outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore MPA Mahawattage USP, BSc (Def Stu) handed over the command to Group Captain DBV Weerasinghe USP, MDS, BSc (Def Stu), psc.Air Commodore Mahawatt...

The change of command of SLAF Station Palaly took place today (02 August 2021) where the traditional Handing Over/ Taking Over Parade was conducted at the Station Parade Square. The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore DCI Weerasooriya USP, isc, psc handed over command to Group Captain H W R Chandima RWP, RSP, USP, MSc (Mgt).The Outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Weerasoori...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain UPYR Pathirana RWP, RSP handed over duties to Group Captain DMR Dassanayake USP, MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt on 30 July 2021. Group Captain DMR Dassanayake held the appointment of Staff Officer Ground Operations II at the Directorate of Ground Operations in Colombo before being appointed to command SLAF Station IranamaduGr...

The closing address and badges awarding ceremony of the No. 03 Sniper Course was held yesterday (31 JuIy 2021) at the Regiment Training College Ampara. The Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana graced the occasion as the chief guest.The qualified Marksmen had to go through a suitability test subjected to a theoretical and practical firing evaluation t...

The 9th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was conducted by SLAF Base Hingurakgoda yesterday (31 July 2021) under the guidance of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Charmini Pathirana. During this community project the “Sarana Buddhist Foundation Mapiya Sevana” elderly home at Madirigiriya was renovated and handed over to its residents. The President of Seva Vanitha Unit SLAF...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Morawewa celebrated its 48th anniversary on 29 July 2021. A customary parade was conducted for the commemoration of the Anniversary and a blood donation campaign was organized at the Station premises on 28 July 2021.This worthy event was organized to fulfill the critical blood product requirements of the Trincomalee General Hospital in par with the Anniversary...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 67 Junior Command and Staff Course was held at the JC & SC Auditorium, SLAF Academy China Bay today (30 July 2021). Air Commodore J P Balasooriya USP,MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt the Director Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest.The ceremony marked the end of the 14-week long course attended b...

The Kanugahawewa Renovation Project which came to life as a result of the “Gama Samaga Pilisandara” program conducted by the President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Kanugahawewa Village in Kebithigollewa, Anuradhapura on 30 December 2020 saw the completion of its second phase yesterday (29 July 2021). This project was taken over by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal ...

The Change of Command Parade of the Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing (ASW) at SLAF Base Ratmalana was held yesterday (28 July 2021) at the Wing Premises.The new Commanding Officer, Group Caption UCJ Piyasena USP, MSc (Elct Eng), BSc (ELECT & Math Sc), Pg Dip(HR), Pg Dip(IR), psc took over the command from Outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Caption S Witharana USP, BSc (Def Stu) ...

The outgoing Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Morawewa, Group Captain HTH Dharmadasa RWP, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt) handed over duties to Group Captain DSMLK Sugathadasa USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc today (29 July 2021). Group Captain Sugathadasa held the appointment of Commanding Officer of the No 43 Colour Wing at SLAF Base Katunayake before being appointed ...

The Handing Over/Taking Over Parade of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda was held today (26 July 2021) where the outgoing Base Commander, Group Captain SD Jayaweera RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, USP, MSc (MOA), BSc (Def Stu), psc, qfi handed over command to Group Captain KAPS Kuruwita 'MSc (Strat Stu), 'fawc'.The new Base Commander, Group Captain Kuruwita held the appointment of Commanding Officer...

The Handing Over/Taking Over Parade of SLAF Station Mirigama was held on 22 July 2021 where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain K A P S Kuruwita 'Msc (Strat Stu)', 'fawc' handed over the command to Group Captain S A P T Piyarathne RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com - PRC), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt (Hons), psc.The new Commanding Officer, Group Captain S A P T Piyarathne held the appointment of...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a Multi-Religious Commemorative Ceremony today (19 July 2021) at SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.  The SLAF which usually conducts religious ceremonies annually to commemorate those who made the supreme sacrifice was compelled to hold a singular event this year due to the p...