‘Protecting peace, a prime duty of the Air Force’
From today, all 84 cadets and 386 other recruits
will become members of one of the finest Air Forces in the world. I
know that the training you have undergone is a very intensive and
strenuous one, and I congratulate you for having completed it. I
also take this opportunity to recognise the hard work of the
Commandant and Training Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, in
bringing these cadets and recruits to the standard they have
achieved today.
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A Public Servant in the truest sense
In every generation there are those who stand up
to the tide of injustice. Lionel Fernando is one such person. During
times of hardship there are those who shine because of their
dedication to the welfare of others and their commitment to fair
play. A man who has been in public service for nearly 52 years, he
has made an unforgettable and indelible mark upon his age and
generations to come.
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General Denzil L. Kobbekaduwa - a hero and genuine leader
Born in Kandy on July 27,1940 to Loku Bandara
and Iona Ratwatte Kobbekaduwa as their second child, Denzil L.
Kobbekaduwa grew up at Deldeniya Walauwa in Kandy (Paternal
residence) of Deldeniya village in Menikdiwela Kadugannwa and
Amunugama Walauwa (Maternal residence) of Amunugama village close to
Kandy. These areas were close to the Kadugannawa hills and the
Dumbara Valley surrounded by the Mahaweli River with unspoilt
environment close to nature where he was brought up by his parents.
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