The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, carried out the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Base Anuradhapura yesterday (12 July 2024). The Commander was received by the Base Commander, Group Captain PN Gunathilake. The Commander reviewed the Commander's Inspection Parade, which was led by the Base Commander and during the parade, certificates of commendation were presented to the following servicemen.

Warrant Officer MGLS Karunarathna (A/C Welder)
Flight Sergeant Rathnayake RMS (Logistics Assistant)
Flight Sergeant Sanjaya KDHG (Air Frame)
Leading Aircraftsman Senevirathne KPDM (A/C Welder)

During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the base, including Base Headquarters, the No. 6 Squadron, No. 21 Regiment Wing, No. 33 Land-Based Air Defence Wing, Supply, Air Movement Squadron and Eagles Heritage Golf Club. Further, the Commander also proclaimed open the newly built ‘Clipper' Salon and the ‘Scout Den’, which were new features aimed at raising the base's standards.

Following the inspection, the Commander addressed all ranks and civilian personnel of the base at the No. 6 Squadron Hangar. He praised all members for their commitment to the SLAF, especially during difficult times, and challenged them to strive for even greater levels of discipline and standards. He also reminded them that all members must have a high level of self-discipline and professionalism to deal with the difficult obstacles that confront us today.