SLAF Station Mullaitivu celebrates its 11th Anniversary today (03 August 2022). The day’s celebrations commenced with the working parade and the address to all officers, airmen and civil staff of the Station by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain ADR Liyanaarachchige and followed by religious observances and an Elle tournament.In line with the anniversary celebrations, a Shramadana C...

The Sri Lanka Air Force Station Iranamadu proudly celebrates its 11th Anniversary today (03 August 2022) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DMR Dassanayake. The anniversary day proceeding commenced with a traditional working parade which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer followed by an address to the all ranks and civilians. The Commanding Officer stressed t...

The Change of Command of SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa was held today (03 August 2022). The traditional Handing Over/Taking Over parade was conducted at the School Parade ground where the outgoing Commanding Officer, Air Commodore PSN Fernando RSP, MDS, MA (Sec Stu – USA), psc handed over the command to Group Captain SPVK Senadheera RWP, RSP, USP, MCPS, MDS, MHRM, BA (Def Stu)...

The Change of Command of No. 01 Air Defence Radar Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake was held yesterday (02 August 2022) where Group Captain DNS Halahakoon USP, MSc (Det & Stat Stu), Pg (Def Mgt), Pg Dip (IR), psc handed over the command to Wing Commander WGND Wewakumbura USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (Mgt), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), AMITD (SL), MIM (SL), psc. The traditional Handing Over/...

The SLAF Dental Hospital Colombo celebrated its 8th anniversary yesterday (1 August 2022). The celebration commenced with the customary working parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain JPW Jayawickrama. Addressing to the gathering, he thanked all the past served dental officers, dental hospital staff and civilian staff who contributed for the development of the Hospital f...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana declared open a new utility building for internal administration purposes at Kataragama Devala premises yesterday (31 July 2022). The opening was done amidst religious blessings being done by the Venerable Maha Sanga headed by the Chief Incumbent of Katharagama Kirivehera, Ven Kobawaka Damminda Thero.The new buildin...

The Change of Command of SLAF Station Palaly was held on 30 July 2022 where Group Captain SPVK Senadheera RWP, RSP, USP, MCPS, MDS, MHRM, BA(Def Stu), MITD (SL), psc handed over the Command to Group Captain MPA Galappaththi RSP and Bar, USP.Group Captain MPA Galappaththi previously held the appointment as Commanding Officer No. 02 Leisure and Recreational Wing at SLAF Base Ra...

The 38th phase of “Guwan Mithudam” project was successfully completed at Dimuthu Preschool, Sigiriya yesterday (29 July 2022) by the SLAF Station Sigiriya under the guidance of the Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Charmini Pathirana.Renovations were carried out at the classroom building, store room and playground area of the Dimuthu Preschool through this phase. The renovated premi...

SLAF Station Morawewa celebrated its 49th Anniversary today (29 July 2022). The day's celebrations commenced with the working parade and the address to all officers, airmen and civil staff of the station by the Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander GS Karunarathne followed by a tree planting programme and a cricket tournament.In line with the anniversary celebrations, a Shramadana Ca...

The 37th phase of ‘Guwan Mithudam’ project was successfully concluded at the Madithiyawela Primary School, Mirigama today (28 July 2022) by SLAF Station Mirigama. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Charmini Pathirana graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. More than 300 students are educating at this school and both the teachers and students faced numerous difficulties w...

Air Vice Marshal Dushyantha Rathnayake MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MDS, psc  bid adieu to the Sri Lanka Air Force today (27 July 2022) after more than 34 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 Rathnayake made an official farewell call on the Commander of the Air F...

The Defence Attaché at the Embassy of United States of America in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony C Nelson made his maiden call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana at Air Force Headquarters today (26 July 2022).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander of the Air Force and the visiting dignitaries exchanged mementos to mark the...

The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted a Multi-Religious Commemorative Ceremony today (25 July 2022) at SLAF Base Katunayake under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana.  The SLAF usually conducts religious ceremonies annually to commemorate those who made the supreme sacrifice. However, this year ceremony was compelled to hold as a singular ev...

The No 1 Hospital of SLAF Base Katunayake celebrated its 75th Anniversary on 23rd July 2022. The Hospital SLAF Base Katunayake has a noteworthy and illustrious history and has made remarkable strides since its inauguration as the Royal Air Force Hospital, Negombo on the 23rd July 1947 under the command of Wing Commander AS Amsden as its 1st Commanding Officer. During the Korean War the H...

A team of 10 SLAF sportsmen and women players will be competed in the “Commonwealth Games – 2022” to be held in United Kingdom, Birmingham during 28th July to 08 August 2022. The team comprised the competitors in Judo, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Rugby and Boxing. Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana extended his best wishes to all the SLAF Sportsmen and Wome...

With the assistance of Negombo Municipal Fire Prevention Division and Katunayake BOI (Board of Invesment), Fire Section at SLAF Base Katunayake was able to completely douse the fire that erupted at a restaurant in Kurana , Kanuwanwa area this morning (23 July 2022). According to information given by residents, the Air Force Base Katunayake send two firefighting trucks and a water bowser ...

SLAF Base Anuradhapura conducted a blood donation campaign on 20th and 21st of July 2022 at Base hospital premises, under the guidance of the Base Commander SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore JMDRAP Jayamaha, upon a request made by the Cluster Blood Bank Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura. The campaign was conducted to replenish the blood products at Cluster Blood Bank, since there is a s...

The Change of Command at SLAF Base Vavuniya was held today (22 July 2022) where Group Captain SAPT Piyaratne RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Def Stu) in Mgt (Hons), psc handed over the command to Group Captain PN Gunathilake WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com), MSc (Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc, psc, qfi.Group Captain PN Gunathilake previously held the appointment as Comman...

A house was constructed, under the guidance of the Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs Charmini Pathirana and handed over to Flight Sergeant Thushan KAD (Fire Fighter). The House Warming Ceremony was held today (21 July 2022) under the patronage of the Commanding Officer of SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa Air Commodore PSN Fernando and President of Seva Vanitha at SLAF CTS Diy...

On 17 June 2022, a heavily armed rebel group called CPC (Coalition of Patriots for Change)  made a surprise attack against a position held by a company of the Armed Forces of the Central African Republic in OUANDA-DJALLE, more than 800 km northeast of Bangui which they overrun after a fierce firefight. They then literally forced the civilian population to leave and hide in the bush....

The Change of Command at No 8 Tactical Transport Squadron , SLAF Base Ratmalana held yesterday (18 July 2022) where the Group Captain PN Gunathilake WWV and Bar, RWP, RSP, USP, MMS (Mil Com), MSc (Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), fawc, psc, qfi handed over the command to Wing Commander PDPP Dayananda RSP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc, qfi. The traditional handing over taking over parade was conduc...