SLAF STATION KOGGALA PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS 42ND ANNIVERSARY
SLAF Station Koggala marked its 42nd anniversary on 19 October 2026 with a series of commemorative events held under the patronage of the Commanding Officer, Group Captain Mangala Seneviratne USP,MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc.
The Anniversary programme commenced with the customary Working Parade and during the parade Commanding Officer addressed the Officers, Airmen and Civilian Staff of the Station. Further, Commanding Officer awarded a Certificate of Merit to 019906 Corporal Sudarshana SS (Operations Ground) in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Station.
The Working Parade was followed by a friendly Cricket Tournament and Netball match among the personnel of the Station fostering camaraderie and esprit de corps among all members. As a part of the anniversary celebrations SLAF Station Koggala conducted a cleaning programme at G/Martin Wickramasinghe Vidyalaya, Habaraduwa for two days.
In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith Chanting Programme was held on 21 October 2026, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, in order to invoke blessings on the Station, its personnel, families and the Sri Lanka Air Force while also transferring merits to the heroic personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the country. This was followed by a morning almsgiving (Heel Danaya) symbolizing gratitude and spiritual reflection as part of the anniversary commemoration.
The meritorious religious event was attended by All Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff of the Station, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.
The Anniversary programme commenced with the customary Working Parade and during the parade Commanding Officer addressed the Officers, Airmen and Civilian Staff of the Station. Further, Commanding Officer awarded a Certificate of Merit to 019906 Corporal Sudarshana SS (Operations Ground) in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Station.
The Working Parade was followed by a friendly Cricket Tournament and Netball match among the personnel of the Station fostering camaraderie and esprit de corps among all members. As a part of the anniversary celebrations SLAF Station Koggala conducted a cleaning programme at G/Martin Wickramasinghe Vidyalaya, Habaraduwa for two days.
In line with traditional religious observances, an all-night Pirith Chanting Programme was held on 21 October 2026, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer, in order to invoke blessings on the Station, its personnel, families and the Sri Lanka Air Force while also transferring merits to the heroic personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the country. This was followed by a morning almsgiving (Heel Danaya) symbolizing gratitude and spiritual reflection as part of the anniversary commemoration.
The meritorious religious event was attended by All Officers, Other Ranks and Civilian Staff of the Station, reflecting their collective participation in this significant occasion.
