The Change of Command in No. 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron at SLAF Base Himgurakgoda was held on 03 April 2023. Wing Commander VRS Vidanapathirana RSP and Bar, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc who was overlooking the duties of the Commanding Officer, handed over the Command to Wing Commander RMAU Ratnayake RWP, RSP, USP, BSc (Def Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.

The new Commanding Officer, Wing Commander RMAU Ratnayake, previously held the appointment of Flight Commander at No. 61 Flight SLAF Base Ratmalana.