Sri Lanka Defence Services Wrestling Team comprising eight athletes and four officials  left for United States of America on 30th September 2014 after lapse of four years to take part at the 29th World Military Wrestling Championship 2014 upon invitation received by the US Armed Forces Sports Office which organises the competition together with CISM; the World Military Spo...

A thrilling encounter between SLAF Base Ratmalana and SLAF Station Colombo brought an end to the Inter Unit Rugby Championship of the Sri Lanka Air Force after a tough series of intense competition in which 15 teams from different SLAF Bases and Stations scattered around the Island rubbed their shoulders for supremacy. The long fight ended with the crowning of SLAF Stn Colombo as the Int...

No.07 Helicopter Squadron came across a period of 20 years from 1994 to 2014 and was one of the major strengths to unite Sri Lanka under one flag with peace and harmony. No.07 Helicopter Squadron came into existence initially as the 401 Squadron under the guidance and leadership of then Sqn Ldr KVB Jayampathy. The anniversary celebrations were started with donating a lavatory system to M...

A Dharma Deshana programme presided over by venerable Kotapola Amarakeerthi, Chief Incumbent Seruwila Buddhist Centre, and Colombo 07 was held at SLAF Headquarters on 24th September 2014. The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, members of the Air Force Board of Management, Senior Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian staff participated in the  programme. ...

Drill, originated and perpetuated in the services with the intention of making service personnel disciplined. It is basically the following the orders of the superior, which usually does not come naturally to any individual! Contrary to the popular belief that it indoctrinates, drill helps develop the personal discipline and helps all personnel develop the ability of commanding large bod...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay won the Inter Unit Netball Championship 2014 beating SLAF TTS Ekala by 22-19 in the finals concluded yesterday at Gymnasium SLAF Base Katunayake amidst a large gathering. SLAF TTS Eka player Cpl Nandasiri was adjudged the best Shooter whilst LAC Rathnayake   and Cpl Kumari Manike of Academy Cby, were selected as Best Center Court Player and...

Severe draught and scarcity of drinking water has severely affected the families in Vavuniya district and SLAF Base Vavuniya has taken steps to provide drinking water to villagers in Vavuniya south GS division. SLAF detachment Mamaduwa organized this event on behalf of SLAF Base Vavuniya, ...

Sri Lanka Air Force cyclists won several categories at the National Cycling Championship 2014 which was concluded recently.72 competitors challenged the winning title and SSP Gamini Perera flag off the riders at the starting line in front of the Jayathilake Stadium, Nawalapitiya. Private Secretary to the Minister of Sports, Mr. Weerasinghe Aluthgamage graced the occasion as the Chief Gue...

Air Force Shooters emerged Runner up at IPSC Handgun Nationals 2014, which was concluded at Sri Lanka Navy Range recently. Sri Lanka Air Force shooting team bagged 8 Gold medals, 10 Silver medals and 2 Bronze medals at the Championship.The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke graced the Closing Ceremony as the Chief Guest. President National  Rifle Association ...

The Passing out ceremony of Catering Assistants and Ground Steward Advanced Courses at Hospitality Management School in Sri Lanka Air Force Station Sigiriya was held on 19th September 2014. This event is traditionally held on completion of every course with the presence of all trainees, Officer /Other rank Instructors and the personnel serving at therein, in recognition of trai...

Sri Lanka Air Force Karate team became the National Champions for 2014 at the National Karate Championship , which was conducted at the  Sri Lanka Foundation Institute  Indoor stadium on 17 Sep 14.The tournament was organized by the Sri Lanka Karate do Federation, where morethan 150 karate players participated in all events under Black Belt Categories as well as for ...

The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Kolitha Gunatilleke, conducted the annual AOC's inspection at SLAF Base Ratmalana today (19 September 2014). The AOC's Parade was commanded by the Base Commander, Air Commodore PDKT Jayasinghe.The newly constructed Sub Guard Room, Basketball court and the Model Aircraft Workshop at the Air Force Museum were declared open by the Commander. The ...

SLAF TTS Ekala emerged dual championship in the Inter unit Hockey Tournament for the year 2014, whilst SLAF Stn Cbo became runner up at the Championship which was concluded on 18th September 2014 at SLAF TTS Ekala.Ekala team secured the 2014 championship for the seventh consecutive year in both categories of 7 a side and 11 a side, beating SLAF Stn Cbo.The event was graced by...

The Foundation Stone Laying ceremony for the second house to be constructed under SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Housing Project “Guwan Lak Sevana” was commenced on 17 Sep 14 under the patronage of Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke  at Diulapitiya. 20589 F/Sgt Fernando HDL is the beneficiary of this construction.Director Welfare AVM MLK Perera, President Sev...

The Sri Lanka Super Series- Katukurunda Circuit Meet 2014 concluded successfully at the Katukurunda SLAF Race track on 14th September 2014.The Sri Lanka Super Series- Katukurunda Circuit Meet was organized by the Carlton Motor Sports Club, Asian Motor Racing Club, Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers and Riders Association with the assistance of Sri Lanka Air Force.The motor car and b...

Seva Vanitha Unit of Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda organized a visit to ward No. 03 of Mulleriyawa Hospital on 15 September 2014 on the guidance of the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke.Essential commodities were donated for the inmates prior to serving them with lunch.Entertaining activities conducted therein was greatly en...

Another successful leadership development programme was conducted for prefects of 12 leading schools from Kandy.  120 young leaders from 12 boys’ and girls’ schools in Kandy took part in the programme which was held from 0900 to 1600 hrs on 12 Sep 2014 at Dharmaraja College auditorium.  A team of 07 Officers mainly from Kandy schools led by Air Cdre Sagara Kotakadeniya incl...

The certificate awarding ceremony of No. 59 Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at the Ground Training School auditorium of the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on the 12th September 2014. Air Commodore SK Pathirana, the Base Commander Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Air Commodore JP Wanigatunga, the Ac...

The Annual Inter Directorate Sports Competition of the Directorate of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Dte of E & T E) ‘The Spiders’ Challenge Trophy’ is now in progress for the second consecutive year. The tournament is organised in such a way to divide all the serving members of the Dte of E & T E in to four teams, led by four Independent Formation...

Second session  workshop for the SLAF comperes  was conducted under the patronage of Mr. Nadheeka Karunanayaka,  Executive News Presenter of the EAP Media Network (Swarnawahini) from 1300hrs to 1700Hrs on 15 Sep 14  at the AFHQ Old Conference Hall.The event was organized by the Command Media Unit and the objective of the workshop was to enhance the compering...

Under the stewardship of Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Roshani Gunatilleke, the SLAF SVU organized a visit to “Mihindu Seth Madura” on 12 Sep 14 to appreciate and pay gratitude to the differently abled  war heroes who  have done great  sacrifice in the name of the motherland.  On the invitation of Chairperson SVU, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal K...