SLAF STATION BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CELEBRATES 26TH ANNIVERSARY
11:39pm on Friday 26th January 2024
SLAF Station Bandaranaike International Airport celebrated 26th anniversary today (26 January 2024) together with all officers, other ranks and the civil staff under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Nishantha Priyadarshana.
The day’s proceedings ensued with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. In remarks, the Commanding Officer emphasized the significance of the Station as the main security provider to the Bandaranaike International Airport for 26 years. Also thanked all of the officers, airmen, airwomen and civilians who have contributed over the past 26 years to the development of the station.
In line with the Station Day celebrations, the All-Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place on 23 January 2024 at the Station premises. Subsequently, the almsgiving for 15 Venerable Maha Sanga was conducted on the next day morning (24 January 2024) at the Station.
The anniversary celebrations were concluded with a friendly cricket tournament with the participation of all service and civil staff.
The day’s proceedings ensued with the customary working parade, which was reviewed by the Commanding Officer. In remarks, the Commanding Officer emphasized the significance of the Station as the main security provider to the Bandaranaike International Airport for 26 years. Also thanked all of the officers, airmen, airwomen and civilians who have contributed over the past 26 years to the development of the station.
In line with the Station Day celebrations, the All-Night Pirith Chanting Ceremony took place on 23 January 2024 at the Station premises. Subsequently, the almsgiving for 15 Venerable Maha Sanga was conducted on the next day morning (24 January 2024) at the Station.
The anniversary celebrations were concluded with a friendly cricket tournament with the participation of all service and civil staff.
