SLAF BASE ANURADHAPURA MARKS ITS 44TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND WELFARE INITIATIVES
Marking this significant milestone, several welfare and infrastructure development projects have been completed at SLAF Base Anuradhapura. These include the renovation of the Airmen’s Married Quarters, the Base Temple and the Base Name Board. Meanwhile, construction of new accommodation facilities for airwomen is currently underway, enhancing the living conditions and welfare facilities available on Base personnel.
The anniversary celebrations commenced with a series of community-oriented initiatives aimed at extending the Base’s services to the surrounding community. A blood donation programme was conducted in collaboration with the North Central Provincial Council and the Department of Probation and Child Care Services. Further demonstrating its commitment to community healthcare, the Base also organised a medical and dental clinic at Dharmaloka Vidyalaya, Kammalkkulam, Anuradhapura.
In addition to these healthcare initiatives, the Base undertook the renovation of furniture at the Anuradhapura Railway Station and the renovation of a ward at the Anuradhapura Base Hospital, utilising the manpower and resources of the Base. These projects reflect the SLAF’s continued dedication to supporting public institutions and contributing to the wellbeing of the wider community.
Continuing the anniversary celebrations, a customary Working Parade was held on 09 November 2026, reviewed by the Base Commander, Air Commodore Pradeep Piyarathne. The formal proceedings were followed by a series of sport events, including cricket and netball, at the Base Sports Ground. Officers, Airmen and civilian staff participated enthusiastically, fostering unity, camaraderie and team spirit among all members of the Base.
As part of the anniversary commemorations, a Pirith Chanting Ceremony will be held on 12 November 2026 to invoke blessings upon the Base and its personnel while honouring the memory of the fallen War Heroes. The religious observances will be followed by an almsgiving on the morning of 13 November 2026, with the participation of all ranks of the Base.
