The Change of Command at Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay took place yesterday (27 January 2025). The Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader SMVALV Vidanaarachchi BSc (Avn Stu), MIM (SL) handed over the Command to Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.

The new Commanding .Officer, Group Captain LHLK Liyanahetti, held the appointment as Directing Staff at Defence Services Command and Staff College before being appointed as the Commanding Officer at Ground Training Wing SLAF Academy China Bay.