New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Air Force

New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Air Force

July 11, 2023   11:48 am

Air Vice Marshal R.S. Wickremeratne has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

The appointment was approved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa officially handed over the letter of appointment to the new SLAF Chief of Staff on Sunday (July 09).

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