The Change of Command of the Welfare Project Unit, SLAF Base Ratmalana, took place on 08 January 2026. The traditional handing over/taking over parade was held at the Welfare Project Unit premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara, RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), formally handed over command to Wing Commander MWSM Thilakarathne, USP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MHRM, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.