The Annual Pre-school concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Anuradhapura was held on the 21st November 2018. The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy graced the occasion as the chief guest. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella, Seva Vanitha committee members, Base Commander of SLAF Base Anuradhapura, Air Commodore HN Abeysinghe, officers of Base Anuradh...

Annual Pre-school concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay was held on 19 November 2018. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Seva Vanitha committee members, Commandant of SLAF Academy China Bay Air Commodore HSS Thuyacontha , officers of Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and parents of children participated for the event...

The Sri Lanka Air Force in Collaboration with the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Navy conducted a Medical Outreach Program at the Paranagama Wewa Viduhala, Gajabapura, Weli Oya on 17 November 2018 as a CSR project of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine, in its drive to contribute actively to the betterment of the general public.Despite being battered by the 3 decade long terrorist c...

The 34th Anniversary of SLAF Station Katukurunda was celebrated yesterday (16 November 2018). Coinciding with the anniversary celebrations, fatigue programs were conducted at the ‘Thapowanaya Temple, Katukurunda’ from 06 November 2018 to 13 November 2018, ‘Jayanthi Lama Nivasaya’ on the 05th of November 2018 and ‘St Michel Church, Katukurunda’ on the 9th November 2018.The Sta...

The Graduation Ceremony of No 58 Junior Command and Staff Course was held at the Astra Hall at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay yesterday (16th November 2018).The Director Training of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal WMKSP Weerasinghe graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Senior Officers from Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force and Police participated in the event as distinguished guests.&n...

Annual Pre-school concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Vavuniya was held on 15 November 2018. The Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Seva Vanitha committee members, Base Commander of SLAF Base Vavuniya Group Captain LH Sumanaweera, officers of the Base and parents of children participated at the event....

Having concluded the inspection at Air Force Headquarters on the 14th of November 2018 the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of SLAF Station Colombo yesterday (15th November 2018).The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana.  A Street Lining was accorded ...

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Hemasiri Fernando made an official visit to Air Force Headquarters yesterday (14 November 2018). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence was received upon arrival by the Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore Waruna Gunawardana and was conferred a Guard of Honour by the Colour Wing of the SLAF. Mr. Fernando was welcomed to AFH...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy conducted the Commander’s Inspection of Air Force Headquarters yesterday (14 November 2018). The Commander was welcomed by the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo, Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana. A Guard of Honour was accorded to the Commander at AFHQ, following which 1 Master Warrant Officer, 8 Warrant Officers, 16 SNC...

The Annual Pre-school concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara was held today (13 November 2018). The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy graced the occasion as the chief guest. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella, Seva Vanitha committee members, Commanding Officer of SLAF Station Ampara, Group Captain HWR Chandima, officers of Station Ampara a...

The SLAF Angampora Team clinched the first ever Sri Lanka’s Got Talent Title at the Sri Lanka’s Got Talent Grand Finale which was concluded on 30 September 2018 at Stein Studios, Rathmalana. The SLAF Angampora Team led by Ajantha  Mahantharachchi was able to secure the golden buzzer from Mr. TM Dilshan during the preliminary rounds which sent them directly to the live stage of t...

The Closing Ceremony of the 5th batch of the SLAF Finishing School was held at Helitours Training Centre Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School  Ekala on 10 November 2018. Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy, the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit graced the occasion as the chief guest and gave away the certificates and gifts. 21 participants including daughters of serving and retired s...

Taking into consideration numerous requests made by servicemen and civil personnel, the Commander of Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU), Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy took steps to provide assistance to a number of worthy causes at the Seva Vanitha Unit yesterday (12 November 2018). A Juki Machine was provided to the wife of Flight Se...

No. 2 Leisure and Recreation Wing (No. 2 L & R Wing) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana also known as the Eagles’ Lakeside Banquet and Convention Hall, Attidiya, proudly celebrated its 5th Formation Day under the auspices of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain SR Udakumbura yesterday (12 November 2018).Coinciding with the Formation Day celebrations, a Shramadana Campaign was o...

The Japan- Sri Lanka Friendship Association donated a Sky Ladder Fire Vehicle equipped with a 42 Meter ladder to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a ceremony held at Air Force Headquarters this morning (12 November 2018). The delegation led by Dr (Mrs). Eranga Thilakaratne and Mr. Yoshioka Chutaro ceremonially handed over the vehicles to the Chief of Staff of the SLAF, Air Vice Marshal Sumangal...

Ten (10) new Honda XR 650L trail bikes were inducted in to the SLAF Special Air Borne Force yesterday (12 November 2018) at AFHQ. The induction ceremony was held at AFHQ under the auspice of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy. The Director Ground Operations, Air Vice Marshal KFR Fernando, Director General Engineering, Air Vice Marshal AWE Wijesuriya, Staff Offi...

Annual Pre-school concert of Sri Lanka Air Force Trade Training School was held on 07 November 2018. The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella, Seva Vanitha committee members, Commanding Officer the Trade Training School, Group Captain MJR Perera, officers of the School and pa...

Annual Pre-school concert of the SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa was held on the 09th November 2018. Chairperson Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy graced the occasion as the chief guest. Director Welfare, Air Vice Marshal PDA Mariestella, Seva Vanitha committee members, Commanding Officer of the School Air Commodore WWPDF Fernando, officers of the School and parents of chil...

The SLAF Angampora Team that clinched the first ever Sri Lanka’s Got Talent Title organized by Sirasa TV, performed at the closing ceremony of the 10th Defence Services Games held at the Army Indoor Stadium in Panagoda. The SLAF Angampora Team led by Ajantha Mahantharachchi thrilled those present showcasing their mastery of the ancient indigenous martial art.The ceremony was presided o...

The 36th Anniversary of SLAF Base Anuradhapura was celebrated today (09 November 2018). To commemorate the event, a CSR Program, Religious activities and recreational activities were organized under the guidance of the Base Commander together with all Officers, other ranks and the civil staff.The Base day celebration commenced with the morning parade which was reviewed by Wing Commander ...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo emerged Men's Champions while SLAF Combat Training School Diyatalawa emerged Women's Champions at the Inter Unit Kabaddi Championship 2018 at the Air Force Health Management Centre on 07 November 2018. SLAF Station Bandaranayke International Airport and Trade Training School Ekala emerged as Men's and Women's runners up at the Champion...