Passing out parade held for SLAF contingent of latest UN Peacekeeping Mission

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The Passing Out Parade of the No. 9 Contingent of Aviation Unit under the United Nations Multidimensional Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held yesterday (20) at Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base Katunayake. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa took the salute of the parade which was commanded by Wing Commander Asanka Rathnayake, the Contingent Commander of the 9th Contingent.

This Heli-deployment comprises of 21 Officers and 89 Airmen which is scheduled to proceed to the Central Africa Republic by first week of December, the SLAF said in a statement.

The Commander addressed the parade troops where he emphasized that the UN Headquarters has appreciated the Sri Lanka Air Force aviation contingents deployed in Central African Republic owing to display of bravery, service professionalism and devotion to the duty of our service personnel.

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