Thirty three professionals in the fields of Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering and Logistics received commissions in the Sri Lanka Air Force Today.

Their oath taking ceremony was held at the Air Force Headquarters Auditorium at 0930 hours on 23 March 2011 under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force. The oath of commissioning and oath of allegiance was administered by the Air Force Chief Recruiting Officer, Group Captain HN Abeysinghe.

While welcoming them into the Air Force, the Commander gave some insights of what the service expected of them, what separates a civilian professional from a professional in the armed forces, the challenges ahead and the boundless opportunities and privileges they may enjoy while in uniform.

These professionals left immediately for SLAF Station Diyatalawa to undergo No. 55 Direct Entry Officers Course, as student offficers, for a period of two month starting from 28 March 2011, after which they will be taking up their respective appointments in different branches in the SLAF.