Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Sri Lanka Air Force marked its 75th Anniversary with a Medal Awarding Ceremony held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters today (3 March) as part of its anniversary celebration.
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), was also present at the ceremony.
The event paid tribute to the distinguished service, dedication, and sacrifices of SLAF personnel who have contributed to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity over the years. A number of officers and other ranks were...