The 81st Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) was held yesterday (28 September 2025) at the Grand Maitland Reception Hall, Colombo. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe along with a distinguished gathering of retired Tri-Forces Commanders, senior officers, Ministry of Defence officials and members of the Association, attended the event.

Members of the SLAF Ex-Servicemen Association made a courtesy call on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe yesterday (13 February 2025).

The incumbent Hon. President of the Association, Air Vice Marshal Elmo Perera (Retd), Hon. Third Vice President, Air Vice Marshal LMSK Leelarathne (Retd), Coordinator, Air Commodore Amal Wimalaratne (Retd) and other members of the association visited the Commander.

The Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Air Force Ex-Servicemen's Association,
led by President, Air Vice Marshal Elmo Perera (Retd) and comprising Ex-Warrant
Officer Sarath Kumara (Secretary), Air Commodore Amal Wimalarathne (Retd) as VP
11 and Flight Lieutenant Sugath Rajapaksa (Retd), the immediate past president,
called on the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath
Thuiyakotha (Retd), today (13 November 2024), at the Defence Headquarters.