SLAF STATION MULLAITIVU CELEBRATES 12TH ANNIVERSARY
SLAF Station Mullaitivu celebrated its 12th Anniversary yesterday (03
August 2023). The day's celebrations commenced with a working parade and
an address to all officers, airmen, and civil staff of the Station by
the Commanding Officer, Group Captain DGPL Jayathilaka, followed by a
tree plantation program at the Office of the Regional Director of Health
Service (RDHS) Mullaitivu followed by an all-ranks
breakfast.
On 17 and 20 July 2023, the Station took
part in Shramadhana campaigns, focusing on improving the healthy
environments at District General Hospital Mullaivelli and the Office of
the Regional Director of Health Service (RDHS) Mullaitivu. The station
personnel actively engaged in cleaning the hospital premises to create a
comfortable atmosphere for the patients. Additionally, the service
personnel renovated the bus stop at Wattappalai
junction.
The Station personnel also actively
participated in a blood donation campaign held on 28 July 2023, with
more than 70 personnel donating blood. This contribution to the national
blood bank will potentially help save numerous lives during
emergencies.
In line with the anniversary
celebrations, a sports meet was organized to build the harmony among the
servicemen, with the participation of all officers, airmen and civil
staff of the Station. Elle, dart, carom, volleyball, cricket and table
tennis matches were held and the final football match took place
yesterday as a night match. Special prizes were awarded to the winners
and an entertaining programme was organized at the end of the
competition.