On the direction and guidance of the Commanding Officer SLAF Station Colombo Air Commodore GGWTK Gunawardana, the Corporal's Social Club, SLAF Colombo, organized a Workshop for newly promoted Junior Non Commissioned Officers (JNCOs) at the Airmen Mess SLAF Station Colombo on 09 February 2018 to enhance their skills and personal qualities.A session on Leadership and Motivation was conduct...

The newly formed SLAF  Chess Club  conducted it’s initial workshop with combination of the  Sri Lanka Chess  Federation  at the Ex Serviceman’s  Conference Hall on 08 February 2018.  The workshop was conducted by the professional Chess Coaches Mr. SheltonWijesuriya and Mr. Prasanna Kurukulasooriya and 20 participants representing Six SLAF establishm...

Under the guidance of the Chairperson, a programme on personal hygiene for Lady Officers and Airwomen of the SLAF was organized by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit on 08 February 2018 at the Airmen Mess SLAF Station, Colombo.The programme was steered by Mrs. Ama Dissanayaka popularly known as “Arumasi Gehaniya” under the topics of stress management, personal management and work stress mana...

The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy was presented with a special award by M/S Bell Helicopter Textron, in appreciation of 50 years of Bell Helicopters Operations in the Sri Lanka Air Force.  The presentation was made when the Commander visited the Bell Helicopter Stall at the Sinagapore Airshow 2018, presently underway at the Changi Exhibition Centre.  ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy is attending the Annual Singapore Air which commenced on the 6th February at the Changi Exhibition Centre.Over a thousand Aerospace and Defence companies from 48 countries are showcasing their Air Power and related technologies at the Air Show. The Commander visited the exhibition with many other government and military dignit...

The casket containing the remains of the late Prof. Venerable Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera was brought to the Bellanwila Temple last night (03 February 2018). The final rites of the late Thera will be held at the Sri Jayawardanapura University grounds on Thursday (08 February 2018) at 3pm.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy paid his last respects to t...

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Awards in Sri Lanka was held at the “Araliyagaha Mandiraya” this evening (04 February 2018) Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex representing the Queen of England along with the Countess of Wessex Sophie Rhys-Jones, Ministers and Tri-Service Commanders, the Inspector General of the Police, State Secretaries, Dip...

As thousands of national flags fluttered in the breeze all around, the 70th National Independence day of Sri Lanka was celebrated great pomp and pageantry at the Galle Face Green today (4th February 2018). His Excellency the President, Maithripala Sirisena and the First Lady Mrs. Sirisena graced the main event at the Galle Face Green, with the Prime Minister, Prince Edward, Earl of ...

An all-night “Pirith Chanting” ceremony was organized by the SLAF Combat Training School (CTS) Diyatalawa to mark 67th anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force and to invoke blessings on those who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of the country, the Commander of the Air Force, all Serving members in the SLAF, sister services and their families on 01st February 2018 under the patronag...

No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot at SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Celebrated its 21st Anniversary on 01 February 2018, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Wing Commander BSDES Weerawardena.To mark the occasion all personnel of the formation carried out a charity program at "Mihiri Kantha Niwasaya" Hingurakgoda and arrangements were made to donate household items, corrugated sheets,...

 In keeping with a concept of recognizing academic achievements of children of SLAF personnel and civilians employed in the SLAF, the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit (SVU) organized a programme to felicitate students who performed extremely well at the Grade 5 Scholarship Examinations and G.C.E. A/L Examinations of the year 2017. The programme was held at AFHQ Auditorium under the patronage ...

The Chairperson of SLAF SVU Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy handed over 04 wheel chairs donated by LOLC PLC on 02 February 2018 at the Seva Vanitha Unit at AFHQ Colombo to a number of family members of service personnel.The mother of Sergeant Rathnayake RHNR, the father of Leading Aircraftman Jayakody JADC and two sisters of Leading Aircraftman Krishna Kumara TM received wheel chairs during the ce...

Defence Attaché of the Embassy of Turkey in Sri Lanka, Colonel Kemal Kahrman paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters on 01st February 2018.A cordial discussion was held between the Commander and Defence Attaché on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interest. Mementoes were also exchanged to mar...

A Bus halt, constructed by SLAF CTS Diyatalawa near the Tamil Central College, Haputale, was handed over to the general public on 1st February 2018 to mark the 67th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.  The event saw the meeting of a long felt need of the area, especially in light of the numerous school children who were exposed to the frequent rains in the area. An opening cerem...

No 03 ADRS at SLAF Station Weerawila celebrated its 11th anniversary on 01st February 2018, under the guidance of the Acting Commanding Officer Squadron Leader AMYC De Silva.  In line with the celebrations, a religious programme at “Kiriwehera” followed by a Shramadhana Programme and an alms giving event were held at the “Nanasarana” Children’s Orphanage Sellakatharagama o...

Adding its contribution to the “Pibidena Polonnaruwa” initiative of HE the President, Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lanka Air Force undertook a number of construction projects in the Polonnaruwa District.  On the 31st of January, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, and the Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy with t...

The 70th Independence Day parade, where Sri Lanka commemorates the successful outcome of the valiant struggle for freedom from colonial powers is scheduled to take place at the Galle Face Greens on 04th February 2018.This year too, the Air Force will participate in the ceremonial parade. 47 Officers, 867 Airmen and Airwomen are expected to join the parade to present their salute to His E...

The Annual Patrol Leaders Training Camp organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Scout Group was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Koggala from 26th January to 28th January 2018.A total of 87 Air Scouts and 30 Air Scout Masters participated for the event. The training course was conducted by the National Scout Headquarters Assistant Programme Commissioner Ruwan Ariyarathna, Galle Distr...

The No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron celebrated its 23rd anniversary by constructing a new house to a deserving family in Galoya, Hingurakgoda area. The house was completed and handed   over on 28th January 2018 with the participation of the Base Commander of SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Group Captain VB Edirisinghe, Commanding Officer No 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron Wing Commander KM...

The Sri Lanka Air Force and the Eagles’ Golf Links hosted the Commander’s Cup – 2018 Annual Golf Tournament, which was concluded on 27 January 2018 in the picturesque settings of China Bay, close to the harbor city of Trincomalee. The tournament, played under the ‘Handicap Rules’ was open to all and started off at 0700 hrs with the participation of sixty  (60) enthusiastic...

Sri Lanka Air Force Station Bandaranayake International Airport (BIA) celebrated its 20th anniversary today (26 January 2018) under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Group Captain SN Fernandopulle. In line with the formation day SLAF Station BIA carried out a Shramadana campaign at Unnaruwa Children’s Orphanage and also participated in a Blood Donation Program at Saranathissagama ...