SLAF 10TH AVIATION CONTINGENT HONOURED WITH UN PEACEKEEPERS’ MEDALS
The United Nations Peacekeepers' Medal Awarding Parade of Sri Lanka Air Force 10th Aviation Contingent deployed in Bria, Central African Republic was held glamorously today (22 October 2025). The Force Commander of MINUSCA, Lieutenant General Humphrey Nyone took the salute during the ceremony as the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade.
The Governor of the Fertit Region, The Head of Office of Sector East, The Sector Commander of Sector East, The Joint Task Force Commander for Bangui, fellow Contingent Commanders and other Military/Civilian dignitaries of MINUSCA were present at the ceremony.
The Chief Guest expressed his profound appreciation with respect to the exceptional level of professionalism and commitment of the members of Sri Aviation in executing the MINUSCA mandate. Further, he praised Sri Aviation's crucial contributions to the MINUSCA mission, specifically emphasizing their courage and bravery displayed in overcoming severe hardships and mission critical situations specifically in Zemio, Birao, Amdafok, Bangassou and Rafai areas.
The Governor of the Fertit Region, The Head of Office of Sector East, The Sector Commander of Sector East, The Joint Task Force Commander for Bangui, fellow Contingent Commanders and other Military/Civilian dignitaries of MINUSCA were present at the ceremony.
The Chief Guest expressed his profound appreciation with respect to the exceptional level of professionalism and commitment of the members of Sri Aviation in executing the MINUSCA mandate. Further, he praised Sri Aviation's crucial contributions to the MINUSCA mission, specifically emphasizing their courage and bravery displayed in overcoming severe hardships and mission critical situations specifically in Zemio, Birao, Amdafok, Bangassou and Rafai areas.
