Eight (08) newly enlisted Student Officers into the 77th Intake of Direct Entry Officers were administered their oaths today (19 June 2023) at Air Force Headquarters in the presence of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. This was done prior to the departure for their basic training at Sri Lanka Air Force Combat Training School, Diyatalawa.

The Commander congratulated the newly enlisted student officers during the ceremony. The Chief of Staff and members of the Air Force Board of Management were also present for the occasion.