The children’s party followed by the Unit Annual Get Together of SLAF Batticaloa was held on 11 December 2011 with the participation of Children and other Family members of Service personnel and Civilian Staff.The Commanding Officer of SLAF Batticaloa, Wg Cdr WMAB Wewegama graced the event as the Chief Guest.The evening was filled with fun and celebrations and provided a platform for F...

Annual Children’s Party at SLAF Station Ampara was held on 12th December 2011 at Station play ground in a colorful manner. A large gathering including, Officers, Airmen, Civilians, family members and Children participated in the event in large numbers.    The SLAF Beat Group and Dancing Troupe performed at  the event..The SLAF Air Dog Section also conducted an attra...

A Delegation of Chinese Military Officials headed by General Ma Xiaotian, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China called on the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama, last morning (13th December 2011). General Ma is from the PLA Air Force.  The delegation which comprised of six very senior Chinese ...

Pre School at SLAF TTS Ekala conducted the annual concert on 9th December 2011.The event was organized by the Staff of the Pre School under the patronage of Commanding Officer Group Captain LD Gunewardena. Chairperson SLAF Seva Vanitha Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama graced the occasion as the  Chief Guest . Children performed their talents they achieved in the Pre School. The SLAF T...

The Pre-school SLAF Base Hingurakgoda “Kids’ Talent Show 2011” was held on 11th December 2011 at the “Methsiripaya” Auditorium. The Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the Base Commander Group Captain RAUP Rajapaksa, President Seva Vanitha Unit Sri Lanka Air Force Base Hingurakgoda Mrs. Enoka Rajapaksa and o...

The Inter Unit Judo Finals 2011 was successfully held at SLAF Fire Unit Colombo on 9 Dec 2011. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Mr PG Chandrasena Secretary of Sri Lanka Judo Federation. SLAF Anuradhapura became Champions of the Tournament whilst SLAF TTS Ekala became runners up.Over 200 Judo players competing under 12 Men’s & 02 Women’s weight categories represented all SLAF e...

It was indeed a day full of sparkle when talented little kids rocked the stage at the “Apeksha” Preschool annual concert 2011 held at 10th Milepost in Morawewa on 11th December 2011.It was a moment of joy for the Parents and families of these little once as they displayed Dancing, Singing events and a classical Drama as the final event, permitting them to bid farewell to their Nurser...

Master Blaster Sanath Jayasuriya joins the SLAF Cricket team with effect from 10 Dec 2011. He intends to share his 15 years of career experiences with the SLAF Cricket team.Master Blaster will play his first match for SLAF on 12 Dec 2011 against  the Port  Authority at BRC grounds. Further he will participate in a 03 day match on 20 Dec 2011 ...

The Graduation Ceremony of the No. 37 Junior Commanders’ Course was held at the Junior Command and Staff College auditorium at SLAF Academy China Bay this morning (9 Dec 2011). The Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.A total of 23 Officers from the Air Force in the rank of Squadron Leaders and Flight Lieutenants,...

The Annual concert of  preschool  SLAF Colombo “Dreams of Little Stars” was held on 8th December 2011 at the Defense Services College auditorium.  The Chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywikrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and the Commanding Officer Air Cdre NHV Gunarathne, Brig Pakshaweera Director of the Defense Services C...

A community project was conducted at  SLAF Wirawila on 5th December 2011 with a view to assist Children of underprivileged Schools in the vicinity of SLAF Unit Wirawila.This was organized under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit on a request made by the Commanding Officer SLAF Unit Wirawila. Six needy schools were identified and arrangements were ...

The Inter Unit Wrestling Finals 2011 was successfully held at SLAF Katunayake on 7 Dec 2011. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was ASP PGS Gunathilaka President of Sri Lanka Wrestling Federation.SLAF Anuradhapura and No. 26 Regiment Wing SLAF Katunayake became Joint Champions of the Men’s Tournament whilst the Women’s Champions were SLAF Anuradhapura followed by SLAF Ekala which became...

On 29th November 2011 Sri Lanka Cricket held CEAT Cricket Colours Award Ceremony was held at the Waters Edge Hotel. The Hon: Minister CB Rathnayke graced the Occasion as the Chef Guest. The awards won by the Air Force Women’s Cricketers are as follows.Ceat Colours Award – 2011Division II Women Cricket Tournament – 2011Champion – Air ForceVAW 01538 AC Polgampola PRCSK (SLAF Captai...

It appeared that the weather gods purposely released the sun on 3rd morning to shine above the Kitulgala Mountain after a long period of heavy showers. A thick blanket of heavy mist slowly disappeared creating a soothing weather condition, ideal for the kids to enjoy with their parents and friends at SLAF Mirigama. The Children’s party and the Annual Get together of SLAF Mirigama provi...

A community project was conducted at Chinabay on 2nd December 2011 with a view to assist children of underprivileged schools in the vicinity of SLAF Academy Chinabay. This was organized under the patronage of the Chairperson of SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit on a request made by the Commandant SLAF Academy Chinabay.Three needy schools were identified and arrangements were made to provide st...

The passing out ceremony of the 48th Non Commissioned Officers’ Management Course was held at the Non Commissioned Officers’ Management School auditorium at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay on 5th December 2011.   A batch comprising of 45 Senior Non Commissioned Officers, 40 Junior Non Commissioned Officers, 2 Army Senior Non Commissioned Officers and 2 Naval Petty...

An extravagant exhibition of talents on stage, marked the year end concert of the Sri Lanka Air Force preschool, China Bay on 2 Dec 2011.An ever eager and enthusiastic group of 93 children from the SLAF preschool, China Bay illuminated the event whilst displaying no stage fright at all. A cascade of events including songs, dances, and speeches and nursery rhymes with multi cultural theme...

The annual concert of  Pre School at SLAF Base Anuradhapura held on 01 Dec 11. The chairperson of the SLAF Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Neelika Abeywikrama graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.During the Concert 45 Children of LKG and UKG classes were staged their performance. Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest was Base Commander Air Cdre PDKT Jayasinghe of Sri Lanka Air Force Base An...

Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China bay won the men’s Championship while the SLAF Base Katunayake won the women’s segment at the finals of the Inter Unit Volleyball Championship 2011 held on 02 December 2011 at SLAF Base Katunayake. Mr. Lalith Pium Perera, the Chairman and Director General of the National Youth Services Council of Sri Lanka graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Chair...

The Passing Out Ceremony of the No 24 Basic Air Borne Course was held at Sri Lanka Air Force Station Ampara with the participation of the Director Ground Operations of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal AM De Zoysa on 29th Nov 11 .A total number of 33 Parachute Troopers,which included 29 Airmen and 4 Army Soldiers, who successfully completed the No.24 Basic Airborne Course receive...

The Command Welfare Shop Fund Central Hub completed its 2nd anniversary on 19 Nov 2011.  To mark this occasion pirith chanting was conducted to obtain the blessings of the noble triple gem with the participation of Air Cdre JSI Wijemanne (CWPO), Air Cdre DLS Dias (Base Cmdr SLAF Base RMA), Wg Cdr DRAB Warakanga (CCO) and all ranks and civilians of the CWSF together with many officer...