The 66th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force was celebrated on 02 March 2017 by all SLAF establishments.The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy, addressed the parade held at AFHQ premises and extended his best wishes to all members of the Air Force on its 66th Anniversary. The Commander thanked all members past and present and their families for their c...

“Marians Unplugged”, an evening of entertainment organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was held on 26th February 2017 at Eagles’ Lake Side Banquet & Convention Hall Attidiya with resounding success. The audience enjoyed the evening with Marians together with Athma liyanage,Umariya Sinhawansa and Amal Perera. The musical extravaganza was a fund ...

The SLAF Men’s Soccer Team returned to the Island on 23 February 2017 after completion of a week’s tour in Pakistan under SLAF- PAF Sport exchange programme. The team participated in three friendly matches with PAF Soccer Team during the tour. The tournament was conducted at PAF Academy Risalpur Pakistan on 17th to 21st Feb 17. The SLAF goal keeper LAC Arunasiri HMTR was announced as...

Air Force men's basketball team won the National basketball title after 30 years beating Colombo district basketball team by 80-64 in the grand finale on 22nd Feb 2017. Air Force team in their journey to the finals beat SL Army, SL Police, Batticoloa and the tournament favorites Mercantile team comprising no less than 10 national players in the semifinals. Previously the same title has b...

In line with the celebration of 66 Air Force Anniversary, Sri Lanka Air Force Station Batticaloa  carried out a renovation task at Sri Murugan Tamil School Batticaloa. The task was started on 27 Jan 17 and completed on 16 Feb 17.The opening ceremony  was held on 21 Feb 17 and  the Government Agent Batticaloa graced the occasion as the chief guest. The community of Battical...

The No 09 Administrative and Management performance Development Module for Commanding Officers commenced on 15 February 2017 at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay and concluded on 17 February 2017.The aim of this training module was to develop administrative and Management performance capabilities of Commanding Officers in the Sri Lanka Air Force to take up challenges in organizationa...

The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off at the Galle Face green on 18 February 2017. Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke attend the event as Chief Guest while Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of Navy Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampa...

The Defence Attaché of India, Captain Ashok Rao, paid a visit to Air Force Headquarters today(16 February 2017) and met with Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy.Official plaques were exchanged between the visitor and the Commander of the Air Force to mark the occasion. ...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by Ven. Mirahawatte Pannasiri Thero was held at SLAF Headquarters on 15 February 2017. Acting Director Welfare Air Commodore WMKSP Weerasinghe, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians participated in the programme....

 The Ambassador of Brazil to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Elizabeth Sophie Mazzella di Bosco Balsa paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air force, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at the Air Force Headquarters today (15 February 2017). After a discussion on matters of mutual interest, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy and the visiting dignitary exchanged mementos to mark the...

The Sri Lanka Air Force rugby team triumphed over Army,43 - 26 in the Dialog ‘A’ division inter-club league rugby second round match played at CR grounds, Colombo yesterday (12 February 2017).Air Force scored their 43 points with 7 tries and 4 conversions while Army 4 tries and 3 conversions. ...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was handed over to 19106 F/Sgt Panangala RC. The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Walpita, Akuressa on 06th February 2017.This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and construction was ca...

Sri Lanka has declared the week from 06th February to 12th February as the ‘National Sports and Physical Fitness Promotion Week’ with the aim of creating a healthy, happy and energetic generation of Sri Lankans. In parallel to this event, numerous Sports and Physical Fitness Promotion programmes are scheduled to be launched across the country.The program was initiated on the instruct...

As thousands of national flags fluttered in the breeze all around, the 69th National Independence day of Sri Lanka was celebrated with parades and pageants at Galle Face Green on 4th February 2017. The main ceremony was dignified by the presence of His Excellency, the President Maithripala Sirisena and the First Lady Mrs. Sirisena.  The Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Governor of t...

No 02 Supply & Maintenance Depot SLAF Base Hingurakgoda Celebrated its 20th Formation Day on 01st February 2017.The Formation Day Celebration began with a parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer No 02 S&MD Wing Commander BS De S Weerawardena followed by an all ranks lunch and a Cricket tournament with the participation of all service & civil personal of the No 02 S&MD. ...

The 69th Independence Day parade, where Sri Lanka commemorates the successful outcome for the valiant struggle for freedom from colonial powers will take place at the Galle Face greens on 4 February 2017.This year too, the Air Force will participate in the ceremonial parade.65 Officers,05 Lady Officers,954 Airmen and 101 Air Women are expected to join the parade to salute the President.A...

A new house constructed under the "Guwan Lak Sevana” Housing Project launched by Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit was donated to 16922 WO APN Karunarathne.The house warming ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander, Air Marshal Kapila Jayampathy at Mawathagama, Kurunegala today (30 January 2017).This project was funded by the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit and construction wa...

SLAF Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams won the championship in the 1st Kandy sixes Hockey Tournament 2017 held at Peradeniya University Grounds from 28 to 29 Jan 2017 which was organized by the Kandy District Hockey Association & Seethadevi Sports Club.In the Men’s finals SLAF beat SL Army by 03 -01 and in the Women’s final SLAF beat SL Navy by 03- 02.Chairman of SL Army Hockey ...

Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters organized a visit to ward No. 03 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 27 January 2017. The Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Anoma Jayampathy led the visiting team. The entertaining activities conducted therein were greatly enjoyed by the inmates of the ward. Thereafter, essential commodities and gift packs were donated ...

Sri Lanka Air force Station BIA celebrated its 19th formation day on 26th January 17. To mark the occasion, personnel of the Station carried out a shramadana campaign at Unnaruwa children home on 25th January 17.The formation day celebrations began with a parade reviewed by the Commanding Officer group captain S N Fernandopulle followed by all ranks lunch, cricket tournament and netball ...

SLAF Men's Sumo team won the overall championship jointly with SL Navy and SLAF  women’s team won overall championship at the 1st  Sumo National Championship held in YMCA Colombo held on 25 January 2017.Hon. Minister of Sports Mr Dayasiri Jayasekara graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and His Excellency The Ambassador of Japan in Sri Lanka as the guest of honour.Women's-55...