January 29, Colombo: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares that it is the fundamental duty of young officers to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

The President made the remarks while addressing the Sri Lanka Air Force Commissioning Parade held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Base – Katunayake, today today (29).

“You must work hard to continually improve your knowledge, further develop your skills and learn from your experience,” the president said.

The President commended the Air Force for more than 70 years of service to the nation and for its service to nation building as well as national security.

“As a technical branch of the military, the Air Force demands absolute competence and your professionalism must also be exceptional,” President Rajapaksa said.

Underscoring the value of reliability and discipline among officers, the President said this could have a profound effect on the genuine concern that exists for other ranks under a respective leadership. The President further stated that he would do everything possible for the welfare and success of the officers.

A total of 153 cadets who completed their training in six course categories over a period of three and a half to four and a half years passed out today. This is the first time in Air Force history that a large number of officers have passed out at the same time.

The president pinned flight officer badges to 22 Air Force flight officer cadets and six female flight officers. Fourteen cadets who excelled in all courses received President’s Awards.

The president also posed for a group photo with the officers who passed out after watching the Air Force Military Band performance.

Air Force Commander Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana presented a souvenir to the President and the President placed a note on the book for special guests at the Air Force base. air.

Defense Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, Air Force Air Marshal Commander Sudarshana Pathirana, Air Force Management Board members, officers, other ranks and relatives of the new officers were also present.