The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, conferred Vishishta Sewa Vibushanaya (VSV) medals on 65 Senior serving and retired Officers of the Tri Services at a colourful ceremony held at the President Secretariat today (22 May 2019).  13 Senior Officers of SLAF received the Vish...

The SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit organized a visit to Apeksha Hospital at Maharagama on 20th May 2019.This visit was initiated by the Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella and members of the SLAF SVU also participated for the event. During the visit, the Chairperson spent time with inmate children and also offered a gift pac...

The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander in Chief of the Armed Force, His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena paid his respects to all members of the Armed Forces and Police who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the Nation at the Ranaviru War Memorial located at the Parliament Grounds yesterday evening (19th May 2019). The event was organized by t...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy declared open the newly established No 2 Information Technology Wing (ITW) and the newly constructed fully fledged Recruiting Office Complex at SLAF Trade Training School Ekala today (17 May 19).The new No 2 IT Wing was established at Ekala as per the directives of the Commander of the Air Force. Within the new IT Wing the Com...

The newly-appointed High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Air Force Headquarters today (13 May 2019).After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, the Commander and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the occasion....

The Seva Vanitha Unit of SLAF Station Koggala organized an Alms Giving for 12 Bhikkunis at Kottawe Sumudu Temple on 11 May 2019. Alms, offerings and other requirements donated by Seva Vanitha Unit of Koggala were offered to the Bhikkunis by attendees. The President of Seva Vanitha Unit at Koggala, Mrs. D Wasana Dharmadasa, Members of SVU participated for the event....

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Batticaloa today (10 May 2019). The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander WKASW Vithana and awarded a Ceremonial Street Lining.During the course of the inspection, the Commander visited all areas of the Station.T...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Ampara today (10 May 2019).The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection, was received by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain HWR Chandima and awarded a Ceremonial Street Lining.Certificates of Commendation were awarded during the Parade to Flight Sergeant Jayasinghe VKLC (Ar...

The SLAF was made aware that passengers arriving at and departing from the Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) had to undergo considerable inconvenience because of the enhanced security checks implemented from 21 April 2019. Passengers arriving on flights and passengers arriving for flights had to walk a considerable distance after disembarking from their vehicles or before boardin...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander's Inspection of SLAF Station Iranamadu today (6 May 2019). The Commander, upon arrival for the inspection was received by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Iranamadu, Group Captain C Wickramaratne and was accorded a ceremonial street line. The Commander awarded a Commendation to Sergeant Bandara RA...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Mullaittivu today (6 May 2019).The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer Group Captain SPVK Senadheera and was accorded a Guard of Honour commanded by Flight Lieutenant WPPM Perera.The Commander awarded Commendations to Sergeant Herath HMASK (Operations Guard), ...

Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, General S H S Kottegoda (Retd) at the Ministry premises yesterday (3 May 2019).The Commander extended his best wishes to the Secretary Defence on his new appointment. Mementoes were also exchanged to mark the visit. ...

A 14 member Air Force Women’s Volleyball team left for China to represent the country at the ‘Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship 2019’ from 27 April 2019 to 5 May 2019. The team, which has won four consecutive national Volleyball Championships, includes several national players in its ranks.  This is considered as a unique opportunity for the SLAF Women’s Volleybal...

SLAF Station Sigiriya celebrated its 34th Anniversary on 19th April 2019. Simultaneous to the anniversary working parade was held under the purview of the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander DCDB Alwis. The Commanding Officer addressed the gathering and appreciated the service rendered by previous Commanding Officers for the development of the Station and those who made the supreme sacrif...

A 20 member Hockey Team from the SLAF is currently in India to participate in the 2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament conducted by Indian Air Force (IAF) from the 16th to the 22nd of April 2019.The Secretary of SLAF Hockey, Wing Commander HANNB Ettipola is also with the team as the Head of Delegation. The SLAF Team which is a leading Hockey Team in the Island comprises sev...

A delegation from the National Defense University (NDU) of Pakistan visited Air Force Headquarters today (17 April 2019). The delegation was led by Air Commodore Mustafa Anwar of the Pakistan Air Force along with 16 Armed Forces Officers from Pakistan, Iran, Nepal and Bangladesh who are currently on their Study Tour of Sri Lanka. The head of the delegation called on the Comma...

As all of Sri Lanka went into festive mode with the approach of the Sinhala and Tamil  New Year, the Sri Lanka Air Force joined hands with Sirasa to present ‘Sirasa Wasantha Udanaya’ in the Hingurakgoda.  Sri Lanka Air Force base Hingurakgoda took the lead in the hosting of the event at the Dudley Senanayake Grounds in Hingurakgoda ably and enthusiastically supported by the...

Desks and chairs of BT/Puthur Vigneshwara Vidyalayam, Nawaladi Namahal Vidyalayam, BT/ Palameenmadu Vigneshwara vidyalayam and BT/Amirthakaly Sri Sithi Vinayagar Maha Vidyalayam in the Batticaloa area were repaired and handed over to respective schools on the 11th April 2019. The project was conducted on the instructions of the Commander of the Air Force.A ceremony was organized by the p...

The Sinhala/Hindu New Year begins when the sun moves from "Meena Rashiya" (the house of Pisces) to Mesha Rashiya (the house of Aries). It also marks the end of the harvest season. With this national event just around the comer, the Air Force "Avurudu Pola", the annual event organized by the Directorate of Welfare was held today (12 April 2019) at the ‘Rifle Green’ Grounds of SLAF Sta...

For the first time in the history of Sri Lankan military a Lady Officer along with 5 Airwomen of the Special Air Borne Force (SABF) departed Sri Lanka on 23 February 2019 to receive Security Warfare and Advanced Combat Tactics Training more popularly known as “SWAT”. The training was conducted at the Ground Combat School, Pakistan Air Force Base, Kallar Kahar. The Lady Officer, Flyin...

A new house constructed under the 'Guwan Lak Sevana' Housing Project of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) was handed over to Flight Sergeant Bowanga BWUK. The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy at Danthure today (10 April 2019).This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and constr...