COMMANDER’S INSPECTION OF SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE
6:09am on Saturday 22nd July 2023
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, concluded the Commander’s Inspection of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake yesterday (21 July 2023) after two days session.
The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera and awarded Certificates of Commendation to one Warrant Officer, two Flight Sergeants, two Sergeants, three Corporals and two Leading Aircraftmen during the parade.
Warrant Officer WSRK De Silva - Armament Fitter (Sp)
Flight Sergeant Jayasooriya SD - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Flight Sergeant Kumara WAJS - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Sergeant Jayasinghe JARS - Air Radio Technician Fitter (Sp)
Sergeant Jayalath JCNB - Air Radio Technician Fitter (Sp)
Corporal Perera LANC - Armament Mechanic (I)
Corporal Anuruddha TGG - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Corporal Warnakulasooriya DM - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Leading Aircraftman Vithana TA - Musician (II)
Leading Aircraftman Sampath GD - Mechanical Technician (II)
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, visited all areas of the Base during the two-day session and concluding the Commander’s Inspection, the Commander addressed all ranks of the Base including the civilian personnel. During his address, he emphasized the fact that the Katunayake Base being the largest in the SLAF plays a vital role in the SLAF’s operational and administrative capabilities. Furthermore, he stressed that every member must strive to contribute 100% with unwavering Professional Excellence, Integrity and Discipline, in order to ensure the pursuit of 'excellence in all what we do' within the context of the professional Air Force. Finally, the Commander commended the Base Commander and his team for their hard work in preparing the Base to the standard required for the Commander’s Inspection.
The Commander reviewed the Commander’s Inspection Parade commanded by the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera and awarded Certificates of Commendation to one Warrant Officer, two Flight Sergeants, two Sergeants, three Corporals and two Leading Aircraftmen during the parade.
Warrant Officer WSRK De Silva - Armament Fitter (Sp)
Flight Sergeant Jayasooriya SD - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Flight Sergeant Kumara WAJS - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Sergeant Jayasinghe JARS - Air Radio Technician Fitter (Sp)
Sergeant Jayalath JCNB - Air Radio Technician Fitter (Sp)
Corporal Perera LANC - Armament Mechanic (I)
Corporal Anuruddha TGG - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Corporal Warnakulasooriya DM - Aero Electrical & Instrument Fitter (Sp)
Leading Aircraftman Vithana TA - Musician (II)
Leading Aircraftman Sampath GD - Mechanical Technician (II)
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, visited all areas of the Base during the two-day session and concluding the Commander’s Inspection, the Commander addressed all ranks of the Base including the civilian personnel. During his address, he emphasized the fact that the Katunayake Base being the largest in the SLAF plays a vital role in the SLAF’s operational and administrative capabilities. Furthermore, he stressed that every member must strive to contribute 100% with unwavering Professional Excellence, Integrity and Discipline, in order to ensure the pursuit of 'excellence in all what we do' within the context of the professional Air Force. Finally, the Commander commended the Base Commander and his team for their hard work in preparing the Base to the standard required for the Commander’s Inspection.
